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• Campaign begins for Atlanta Catholics to rediscover the Eucharist

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published June 10, 2021

  The Archdiocese of Atlanta is starting a multiyear initiative to develop and deepen an appreciation of the Eucharist. 

• Adoration gives ‘tangible reality’ of Jesus’ presence

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published June 10, 2021

  For many Catholics, adoration is a primary way outside of Mass to spend time with Jesus. The faithful in the Archdiocese of Atlanta share their experiences of adoration.

• Three transitional deacons ordained

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published June 6, 2021

  On May 29, three men reached milestones on their journeys to the priesthood. Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., ordained Benjamin “Ben” Thomsen, Juan Carlos Villota Viteri and Joseph “Joe” Wagner as transitional deacons.

• Name and details announced for newly consolidated school

  Published May 28, 2021

  Hal Plummer, superintendent of Catholic schools for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, announced May 13 that the new Catholic school on the southside of Atlanta will be called St. Mary’s Academy.

• Catholic educators, parents reflect on the pandemic era

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 28, 2021

  After 12 months of improvising and adaptation, Catholic school teachers and parents shared thoughts on the constraints of the school year, but also some of the bright spots of the year.

• Archdiocesan schools update remote learning policy for fall

  

  Published May 27, 2021

  Archdiocesan School Superintendent Hal Plummer announced in a May 7 letter to parents the Office of Catholic Schools plans on having all students in the classroom full time in the fall.

• First year of archbishop’s ministry shaped by pandemic

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published May 27, 2021

  On May 6, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., marked one year as shepherd of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. 

• New priest assignments announced

  

  Published May 27, 2021

  Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., is pleased to convey the official announcements regarding priestly ministry in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

• Longtime Georgia Bulletin photographer retires

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published May 27, 2021

  For nearly 25 years, the pages of The Georgia Bulletin have featured the photographs of Michael Alexander. On April 30, Alexander retired from his work at the archdiocesan newspaper.

• The Class of 2021: Top scholars honored at Catholic high schools

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published May 27, 2021

  Valedictorians and salutatorians from Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta were honored for their academic achievements.

• Nonprofit rooted in Corpus Christi Church supports youth on the margins

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published May 26, 2021

  Youth for Humanity, a nonprofit founded by a Corpus Christi parishioner, supports youth in the Stone Mountain and surrounding areas through community service projects and educational programs.

• Historical issues of The Georgia Bulletin now available online

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published May 26, 2021

  Digital versions of The Georgia Bulletin are now available to search online. A project of the Office of Archives and Records of the archdiocese, full text issues from 1963-1980 may be accessed through the Digital Library of Georgia.

• Blessed Trinity lacrosse teams claim double championships

  

  By ANDREW NELSON
  Published May 19, 2021

  Blessed Trinity’s lacrosse teams recently swept the Class A-5A finals, repeating from 2018 as double champions. The girls wrapped up their 15-2 season as the boys capped their undefeated season with a come-from-behind win.

• Marist School athletic director retires after 25 years

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published May 15, 2021

  Thomas “Tommy” Marshall, Marist School athletic director, will retire this summer after 25 years serving at the Catholic high school. 

• School in Ghana named in honor of Bishop Joel Konzen

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published May 13, 2021

  A new school, named for Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, of Atlanta, will open doors and possibilities for 225 vulnerable children living in Ghana, West Africa.

• Walking With Moms in Need initiative addresses barriers to choosing life

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 12, 2021

  The goal of a new program, Walking With Moms in Need, is to draw parish members together to accompany pregnant women and their families through difficult circumstances.

• Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Church feeds hundreds daily

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 12, 2021

  This outreach from Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Church finds those who are isolated from others. As trust grows, the goals grow beyond a daily plate of food–from helping to land a temporary job to providing clothing. 

• Remembering Deacon Ed Grabowy of St. Ann Church

  Published May 12, 2021

  Deacon Ed Grabowy, 82, died April 29 after a short illness. He served at St. Ann Church, Marietta, for many years.

• Churches playing critical roles in vaccine efforts

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 5, 2021

  Parishes in the Archdiocese of Atlanta are joining in the effort to get vaccines into people’s arms. A year ago, in these same places public Masses were cancelled.  

• Georgia Bulletin pilgrimages take flight in 2022

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published May 2, 2021

  Reservations are being accepted for two Georgia Bulletin pilgrimages to the Holy Land, and Oberammergau, Germany for the Passion Play.