Georgia
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Archdiocesan schools announce closure
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 13, 2020The Archdiocese of Atlanta’s schools will close for two weeks, starting Monday, March 16 in the greater interest of public health amid the spread of COVID-19. The closure was announced Friday, March 13, by Superintendent Dr. Diane Starkovich.
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Archbishop Hartmayer says Atlanta appointment is ‘like coming home’
By ANDREW NELSON and SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writers
Published March 5, 2020After an 11-month absence of an archbishop, Pope Francis appointed a familiar face to be the spiritual leader of Catholics in north and central Georgia. The announcement on Thursday, March 5 named Bishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., of Savannah as Atlanta’s new archbishop.
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Pope Francis names new archbishop for the Archdiocese of Atlanta
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF, editor@georgiabulletin.org
Published March 5, 2020This morning, March 5, Pope Francis named Bishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., as seventh Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. He is currently the Bishop of Savannah.
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Annual Appeal calls faithful to be ‘light of the world’
By SAMANTHA SMITH, ssmith@georgiabulletin.org
Published March 5, 2020This year’s Annual Appeal theme, “‘You are the Light of the World,’ reminds us of our call to live a life of love and service, brightly shining God’s grace for all to see,” said Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM.
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Rite of Election brings hundreds closer to the Catholic Church
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 5, 2020The Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion was held Feb. 29 and March 1 at four parishes in the Archdiocese of Atlanta for those who will become Catholic at Easter.
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Marriage as a sacrament and vocation
By SAMANTHA SMITH, ssmith@georgiabulletin.org
Published March 5, 2020Joy-Filled Marriage, one of the many programs offered by the Office of Formation and Discipleship, covers marital issues such as communication, conflict resolution and intimacy. It is a two-day program rooted in Catholic teaching to help couples prepare for their vocation.
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Lenten Recipes: from the kitchens of readers
Published March 5, 2020
Georgia Bulletin readers from across the Archdiocese of Atlanta have opened up their recipe boxes to share their favorite meatless meals or sides for Lent.
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CRS Rice Bowl supports Atlanta programs
By SAMANTHA SMITH
Published March 5, 2020Catholics are encouraged to pray, fast and give during the Lenten season. One way to give alms is through the annual rice bowl program, sponsored by Catholic Relief Services (CRS).
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Atlanta’s bishops return from ‘ad limina’ visit to Rome
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF, editor@georgiabulletin.org
Published February 20, 2020Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, diocesan administrator for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, and Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III joined other bishops from the southeastern United States for ad limina visits to the Vatican Feb. 7-15.
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Basilica of the Sacred Heart forms community across the generations
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 20, 2020Sandwiched between business towers and hotels to the south and high-rises filled with new residents to the north, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Midtown aims to draw newcomers by showcasing its distinctiveness, swinging open its doors for a glimpse of its history and to engage visitors in ministries.
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Leadership of retiring SVdP Georgia director praised
By Andrew Nelson
Published February 20, 2020Innovation in the food pantry program is one of the hallmarks of John Berry, who has led St. Vincent de Paul Georgia for 14 years. Berry, who is the CEO, has announced plans to step down in September.
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Blessed Trinity girls find aquatic success at state level once again
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER
Published February 20, 2020Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, captured the 2020 state championship for the second championship in three years
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Nuestra Fe celebrates decade of broadcast
By MAUREEN SMITH, Special to the Bulletin
Published February 20, 2020Read about Nuestra Fe, a Spanish radio station that celebrates 10 years in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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St. Catherine of Siena Church to host Faith and Love Conference
By NICHOLE GOLDEN
Published February 20, 2020St. Catherine of Siena Church invites those interested in learning about the call to live in God’s image to its second Faith and Love Conference. The conference, featuring author Christopher West and musician Mike Mangione, will be Saturday, March 14.
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Our Lady of Victory School defends basketball title
Published February 6, 2020
The Patriots of Our Lady of Victory School came out on top in the Private Athletic Conference basketball competition.
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Holy Trinity parishioner to speak at Magnificat
Published February 6, 2020
All women are invited to attend the Magnificat event at Holy Cross Church in Atlanta.
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‘Civilize It’ campaign encourages compassion during election year
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 6, 2020“Civilize It: Dignity Beyond the Debate” is an initiative that invites Catholics to model civility, love for neighbor and respectful dialogue.
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Catholic school faculty members honored at annual education banquet
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published February 6, 2020Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta marked Catholic Schools Week Jan. 26-Feb. 1, a national observance focusing on faith-building, academic and community contributions of the schools.
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PAC supports women with challenges of unexpected pregnancies
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 6, 2020As the faithful gathered at the Cathedral of Christ the King for the annual Mass for the Unborn, staff at the Pregnancy Aid Clinic prepared for a day of pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and classes.
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Inaugural Rally 4 Life followed Mass for the Unborn
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 6, 2020More than 300 Catholic middle and high school students filled Kenny Hall at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta for the first “Youth Rally 4 Life” Jan. 22. The rally followed the Mass for the Unborn.
