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Rooted in faith: Catholic schools begin a new year
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published August 7, 2024Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Atlanta have opened their doors to welcome students as a new year of learning gets underway. It’s the first school year under the leadership of new superintendent, Patty Childs, who shared her priorities for students.
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National Eucharistic Congress a hope-filled experience for Atlantans
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published August 7, 2024Almost 60,000 Catholics united in Indianapolis, Indiana to rejoice and celebrate Jesus at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress on July 17. More than 400 Atlanta Catholics participated.
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Marist School senior shares summer internship experience
By PARKER STEEDMAN
Published August 6, 2024Marist School senior Parker Steedman shared her experience of serving as a summer intern for The Georgia Bulletin and Office of Communications of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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Remembering Father Tom Francis Smith, OCSO
Published August 4, 2024
Father Tom Francis Smith, OCSO, a monk and priest of the Cistercian (Trappist) Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, died Friday, Aug. 2.
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Linda Scharnhorst to speak at August Magnificat
Published July 16, 2024
Linda Scharnhorst, co-host of the Proclaim My Word Bible study podcasts on The Quest Atlanta Catholic Radio, will be the speaker at the next Magnificat gathering for women.
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Catholic Metro Sports expands
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published July 12, 2024Catholic Metro Sports (CMS) has opened two regional sports centers in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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Marist’s Markwalter excels on academic team
Published July 12, 2024
The Marist School Academic Team participated in the 2024 High School National Championship Tournament. One of the standout performers was rising senior Russell Markwalter,
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Sacred Heart at 150: Celebrating roots and growth
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published July 11, 2024Red brick with a towering steeple, Sacred Heart Church sits on the edge of the Milledgeville business district, within view of the antebellum state capitol building. This year marks the church’s 150th anniversary, and it is one of the oldest in the archdiocese.
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Marriage and the Worldwide Marriage Encounter experience
By FRANK and VALENTINA PEREZ
Published July 11, 2024Even good marriages need to be rejuvenated. No marriage is perfect. The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend gives practical solutions to bring couples closer. Upcoming weekends are in August and November.
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Feed the hungry: Catholic volunteers partner with Rise Against Hunger
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published July 11, 2024Rise Against Hunger, a United States-based organization dedicated to ending food insecurity, helps communities across the nation. Catholic schools and parishes of the Archdiocese of Atlanta partner with Rise Against Hunger each year, impacting millions around the globe.
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Holy Spirit celebrates 60 years by hosting Mass of the Americas
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published July 11, 2024Holy Spirit Church, which launched its 60th anniversary year on Pentecost Sunday, will continue the celebration by hosting “Mass of the Americas” July 16.
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The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in pictures
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published July 10, 2024Between June 21-23, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage made seven stops within the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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National Eucharistic Pilgrimage reignites faith in Archdiocese of Atlanta
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published June 25, 2024The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage made its way through the Archdiocese of Atlanta, with pilgrims spending three days walking under the blazing southern sun and sparking a new curiosity about the Lord.
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The Georgia Bulletin honored with nine Catholic Media Awards
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published June 24, 2024At the 2024 Catholic Media Conference in Atlanta, the staff of The Georgia Bulletin received nine Catholic Media Awards. The conference was June 18-21 with the theme of “Connect in ATL.”
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A heartfelt goodbye to the Claretian Missionaries
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 17, 2024Believers at Corpus Christi Church are saying goodbye to the Claretian community, an international missionary religious order, which has shepherded the parish for more than 30 years.
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Sisters bring Jesus’ compassion to the sick with nursing ministry
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 17, 2024Three Kenyan sisters have joined the nursing staff at the Roswell retirement community owned by the Archdiocese of Atlanta, and one will soon begin work at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital. Their ministry is to provide care and companionship to the sick.
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Through Health is Hope, ServeHAITI brings needed medical, nutrition supplies to families
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published June 13, 2024The St. Vincent de Paul Health Center, operated by ServeHAITI, continues to see patients despite unrest in Haiti. The Health is Hope campaign enables the clinic to provide needed care to those fleeing Port-au-Prince.
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Five new priests bring unity, diversity to Archdiocese of Atlanta
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published June 13, 2024Friends, family, clergy and parishioners rejoiced inside Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Church on June 1 as five paths merged and became united in the mission to serve God and his people.
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Pregnancy Aid Clinic fatherhood sessions, program highlight men’s mental health
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published June 7, 2024In observance of Father’s Day and Men’s Mental Health Week, the Pregnancy Aid Clinic will extend its fatherhood program by hosting online sessions for men to discuss their mental health as father figures.
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Catholic Center life spurs UGA graduates to pursue missionary work
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 4, 2024Nearly a dozen recent University of Georgia graduates involved in the campus Catholic community are pursing the missionary life.