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• Milagro Movil hits the road to bring Christ’s peace to families

  

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
  Published October 15, 2020

  Amid the loss and isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, Our Lady of the Americas Mission’s Milagro Movil Pilgrimage is quietly bringing the healing peace of Christ on wheels.

• Meet the new CEO of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 15, 2020

  St. Vincent de Paul Georgia’s new CEO Patrick McNulty is taking up the reins of the charity dedicated to helping those in need as the economic crisis spurred by the pandemic raises the risk of food insecurity and homelessness.

• Ideals of St. Francis of Assisi showcased in prayer and song at pallium Mass 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 15, 2020

  In the pews at St. Peter Chanel Church was the composer of “Pax et Bonum,” Vincent Ambrosetti. He listened as a smaller-than-usual group of musicians led the congregation and prayed with his longtime friend, Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer.

• Faithful Citizenship videos a starting point for Catholic voters

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 15, 2020

  The Archdiocese of Atlanta released new Faithful Citizenship videos to help guide Catholic voters in the upcoming elections.

• Mass, panel discussion upcoming events for Respect Life Month

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 15, 2020

  Read about a few upcoming events that will conclude Respect Life Month in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

• Archdiocese to offer virtual program on new ‘Directory for Catechesis’ in Spanish

  

  Published October 15, 2020

  The Office of Multicultural Ministries of the archdiocese has prepared a virtual presentation under the theme: “New Directory for Catechesis: The Gospel Always Current.”

• Archbishop Hartmayer receives sacred pallium

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published October 9, 2020

  During an Oct. 7 Mass focused on unity, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., received his sacred pallium blessed by Pope Francis. St. Peter Chanel Church, Roswell, hosted the pallium Mass.

• New columbarium extension of Ignatius House mission

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published October 1, 2020

  The Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center in Atlanta has a new place of prayer on the property for those remembering deceased loved ones and contemplating their own journeys.

• New family formation program supports the ‘domestic church’

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 1, 2020

  “Families Forming Disciples,” created by the Office of Formation and Discipleship for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, is designed to help families encounter the Lord together as a “domestic church” at home.

• Atlanta parishes making environmental inroads

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 1, 2020

  In the five years since Pope Francis issued his encyclical on the environment, Catholics are taking steps to use clean-energy technology to help the climate crisis. 

• Atlanta Catholics remain faithful in pandemic

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 1, 2020

  Moving forward in faith, Atlanta Catholics have adapted to new ways of worship and serving in the pandemic.

• Bishop Stephen Parkes asks for prayers as he begins ministry in Savannah

  

  By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
  Published September 30, 2020

  Ordained and installed as the 15th bishop of the Diocese of Savannah on Sept. 23, Bishop Stephen Parkes said he was inspired by the life of St. Pio of Pietrelcina.

• Sunday Mass dispensation extended until further notice

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published September 26, 2020

  On Friday, Sept. 25, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., announced that the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass will remain in place until further notice.

• Archbishop Hartmayer offers statement on death penalty, prayers for victims at vigil

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published September 22, 2020

  Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., participated in an online prayer vigil against federal executions by offering a statement on the death penalty and prayers for the victims and their loved ones.

• Day of Prayer, Fasting set for September 24

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published September 18, 2020

  This year’s National Day of Prayer and Fasting will be Thursday, Sept. 24.

• Father Michael Hogan dies August 24

  Published September 18, 2020

  Father Michael Hogan, who served as an archdiocesan priest for more than 25 years, died August 24.

• Holy Spirit Prep celebrating 25th anniversary

  

  Published September 18, 2020

  As the new school year begins, Holy Spirit Preparatory School embarks on the 25th anniversary year of the founding of the school.

• Deacon Jim Stone dies September 6

  Published September 18, 2020

  Deacon James Edwin Stone of Suwanee died Sunday, Sept. 6 at his residence surrounded by his family. He served at Mary our Queen Church.

• Bishop Shlesinger to open series on Catholic social teaching

  

  Published September 18, 2020

  Transfiguration Church will welcome Bishop Bernard Shlesinger to open a new season of Catholic social teaching presentations. The kick-off event on Thursday, Sept. 24 will begin a series of topics stemming from current events.

• Shroud of Turin replica arrives in Atlanta Archdiocese

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published September 17, 2020

  A replica and history of the Shroud of Turin are part of a permanent exhibit at St. Brendan the Navigator Church.