Georgia
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Gainesville Catholic community mourns nitrogen leak victims
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 17, 2021Families and friends paid final respects to workers killed at a poultry plant at funeral Masses. Three of the victims of the chemical leak on Jan. 28 at the Foundation Food Group were members of St. John Paul II Mission. A fourth worshipped at Prince of Peace Church, Flowery Branch.
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New deacons called to draw believers together
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 9, 2021Calling the candidates “dear sons,” Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., ordained seven men to the diaconate with the ancient tradition of laying on of hands and praying over them.
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OLV’s Wilkerson named Principal of the Year
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published February 5, 2021With his students joining by virtual assembly, George Wilkerson of Our Lady of Victory School learned Dec. 3 that he was selected Principal of the Year for the 2020-21 school year.
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40 Days for Life kicks off in Atlanta on Ash Wednesday
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 5, 2021The annual 40 Days for Life campaign, bringing Christians together to end abortion, launches on Feb. 17.
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Atlanta Catholics praying for post-inauguration unity
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 5, 2021Post-inauguration, Catholics in the archdiocese are praying for unity and healing of divisions.
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Catholic Schools Week honorees exemplify faith, excellence and service
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published February 5, 2021The Office of Catholic Schools for the archdiocese named its 2020-21 honorees representing each school in celebration of Catholic Schools Week.
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New on-demand Bible study featured on The Quest Atlanta 1160 AM
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 4, 2021A new Bible study podcast on the Book of Esther is being rolled out by The Quest Atlanta 1160 AM station, offering guidance for these trying times.
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Faith and bonds enrich outgoing Blessed Trinity football coach
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 4, 2021After 10 seasons with the Titans, Tim McFarlin has stepped down as the head football coach at Blessed Trinity High School in Roswell.
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Departing St. Pius X coach leaves legacy on and off the football field
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 4, 2021After 20 years with the Golden Lions, Paul Standard will leave his position as head football coach of St. Pius X High School in Atlanta.
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Town hall addresses coronavirus’ impact on hunger
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 4, 2021A virtual town hall on hunger and justice, sponsored by Justice and Peace Ministries of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, discussed global hunger and the impact of the coronavirus.
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Archdiocese announces consolidation of two southside Catholic schools
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published February 4, 2021Our Lady of Victory School in Tyrone and Our Lady of Mercy High School in Fayetteville will be consolidated into one PreK-12 Catholic school beginning in the 2022-23 school year.
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Change of heart, legislation needed to curb the ‘moral crisis’ of abortion, says archbishop
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 25, 2021The Archdiocese of Atlanta observed the annual Mass for the Unborn Friday, Jan. 22, on the 48th anniversary of legalized abortion. Atlanta Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., said reversing the availability of abortion to defend life will require a change in legislation, but also a change of heart.
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Sister Norma Pimentel to share stories from border ministry in virtual conference
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published January 22, 2021A virtual conference on the human aspect of immigration in light of Catholic social teaching will be Thursday, Jan. 28 from 2-4 p.m. The guest speaker will be Sister Norma Pimentel, MJ.
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Marist campus minister reflects on radical discipleship
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 22, 2021As a campus minister at Marist School, Bernadette Naro said her focus is helping students grow into leaders and ensuring the culture is one of “radical hospitality … where everyone feels like they belong.”
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Georgia Catholic Conference observes opening days of unusual legislative session
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 22, 2021The Georgia Legislature started its session Monday, Jan. 11, ushering in debates over spending and voting laws. The Georgia Catholic Conference, the public policy arm of Georgia’s dioceses, eyes key issues as the session begins.
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Lenten ashes to be distributed by sprinkling
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published January 21, 2021For Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., asks priests to sprinkle ashes on the heads of penitents instead of tracing a cross on each person’s forehead.
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St. Catherine of Siena student shares winning MLK essay
By KATE SANTANA, First-place essay winner
Published January 21, 2021The 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. essay winner shares her thoughts on being “oaks of justice.”
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MLK poster, essay contest winners portray “oaks of justice”
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published January 21, 2021Poster drawings and eloquent essays by Catholic school students complement this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. This year’s theme was from Isaiah 61:3, “They will be called oaks of justice, the planting of the Lord to show his glory.”
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Catholic Extension calendars support poor mission dioceses
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published January 21, 2021Catholic Extension, a Papal Society that supports poor and remote Catholic communities throughout the United States, has provided fundraising calendars for more than 100 years.
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St. Pius X cruises to an easy win over Chamblee Charter
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER
Published January 21, 2021After a 10-game winning streak was snapped, following a home-game loss to SW DeKalb High School, the St. Pius X High School girls basketball team achieved back-to-back home wins against Lithonia High School and Chamblee Charter High School.
