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• Work of two Atlanta civil rights leaders remembered

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published July 21, 2020

  Two prominent leaders of the civil rights movement, the Rev. Cordy Tindell “C.T.” Vivian and U.S. Rep. John Lewis, died Friday, July 17. Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., remembers them in prayer.

• U.S. judge permanently stops Georgia’s ‘heartbeat law’ from taking effect

  

  By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
  Published July 15, 2020

  The head of a national pro-life organization said she was disappointed “the will of the people is being thwarted” in a federal judge’s permanent block to keep Georgia’s “heartbeat bill” from taking effect.

• Midtown property sale surplus to go toward school bond debt

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published July 9, 2020

  Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., has decided to use surplus funds from the sale of archdiocese-owned Midtown Atlanta property to reduce school bond debt.

• Catholic schools receive donation for student laptops

  By SAMANTHA SMITH
  Published July 9, 2020

  The fall semester will bring new technology for some Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

• Catholic Foundation announces spring grant awards

  

  Published July 9, 2020

  The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia issued 55 grants for the 2020 competitive spring grant cycle. These grants will support the Catholic community through a variety of causes within the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

• Young adult Black Catholics find power, comfort in the faith 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 9, 2020

  Leaning on faith, an online meeting of young adult Black Catholics started a summer series of prayer, support and listening.

• A farewell to a trio of sisters

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 9, 2020

  The Athens Catholic community honored three retiring sisters with a farewell, drive-by parade on June 7.

• New book connects abuse survivors with Jesus

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH
  Published July 9, 2020

  A new book is available to help survivors of abuse grow closer to Christ. 

• Meet Atlanta’s 2020 priests

  Published July 9, 2020

  Meet Atlanta’s three new priests ordained on June 27 by Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv.

• Sunday Mass dispensation continues through August 2

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published July 9, 2020

  The dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation will continue through Sunday, Aug. 2 in the Archdiocese of Atlanta due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

• Holy Cross Church blood donation ministry reaches milestone

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Writer
  Published July 9, 2020

  The 10th annual Holy Cross Summer Blood Drive took place on June 12 and June 13 with donors stepping up to meet the needs during the pandemic.

• Deacon Thomas Silvestri, retired from Holy Cross, dies June 15

  Published July 9, 2020

  Deacon Thomas Silvestri died peacefully June 15 from complications of his long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 76 years old.

• Deacon Robert G. Readdy dies June 14

  Published July 5, 2020

  Deacon Robert G. Readdy, 85, died June 14. He served at St. Gabriel Church, Fayetteville, prior to retiring as as deacon.

• Sister Carmen Gordillo dies May 29

  Published July 5, 2020

  Sister Carmen Gordillo died Friday, May 29 in Atlanta. She was a Missionary Sister of the Sacred Heart of Jesus serving at St. Mary’s Church, Rome.

• Three new Atlanta priests ordained during pandemic

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published June 29, 2020

  Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., ordained three men to serve as the newest priests in north and central Georgia on Saturday, June 27.

• June 27 priestly ordinations to be livestreamed

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published June 24, 2020

  Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., will ordain Deacon Cristian Cossio, Deacon Paul Porter and Deacon Miller Gomez to the priesthood on June 27. This unique pandemic time reminded the three transitional deacons what it means to trust in God.

• Two transitional deacons ordained June 13

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published June 24, 2020

  On Saturday, June 13, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., ordained Robert “Robbie” Cotta and Paul Nacey as transitional deacons for the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

• Meet the 2020 transitional deacons

  Published June 24, 2020

  On June 13, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., ordained two transitional deacons as they journey toward the priesthood. Deacon Robbie Cotta and Deacon Paul Nacey look forward to ministering in Atlanta.

• Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer supports Dreamers in June 19 statement

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF, editor@georgiabulletin.org
  Published June 19, 2020

  In a 5-4 decision on June 18, the Supreme Court ruled against efforts by the Trump administration to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., issued a statement of encouragement for DACA recipients, often referred to as “Dreamers.”

• The priests of Atlanta speak against racism

  

  Published June 16, 2020

  On Pentecost Sunday, priests of the Archdiocese of Atlanta spoke about opposing racism and racial violence.