Georgia
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St. Martin de Porres food pantry welcoming volunteers
Published May 2, 2024
St. Martin de Porres Food Pantry at Holy Cross Church is growing and looking to welcome additional volunteers.
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Child advocate recognized with St. Joseph the Protector Award
Published May 1, 2024
Sue Stubbs, director of the Archdiocese of Atlanta victim assistance program in the Office of Child and Youth Protection, was recognized with the top honor at the Child and Youth Protection Catholic Leadership Conference.
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Student earns seat at national math competition
Published May 1, 2024
Pinecrest Academy junior John Schafer has qualified for MathCON Finals.
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UGA student to be Perpetual Pilgrim in National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published April 18, 2024University of Georgia student Jaella Mac Au will join the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage as a Perpetual Pilgrim. She is among 24 young adults who will make a cross-country trek toward the 10th National Eucharistic Congress.
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St. Joan of Arc Field House changes the game for student athletes
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 18, 2024The new St. Joan of Arc Field House at St. Pius X High School is the final project of the $14.2 million Ring the Bells Capital Campaign at the Atlanta high school.
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Christ Child Society of Atlanta marks 20 years
Published April 16, 2024
Leaders with Christ Child Society of Atlanta met with Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., to share their enthusiasm as the organization enters its 20th year of service to children.
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Catholic leaders eyeing impact of newly-passed school voucher measure
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 10, 2024With a year to go before its implementation, archdiocesan school leaders are seeking more information to understand how the Georgia education voucher initiative may affect area schools.
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Father Jerome McKenna, CP, pastor of St. Paul of the Cross, dies
Published April 9, 2024
Father Jerome Francis McKenna, a Passionist priest, died on Sunday, April 7. He was 93 years old. Father McKenna became pastor of Atlanta’s St. Paul of the Cross Church in 2009, serving until his death.
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Time capsule event part of Pinecrest Academy’s ‘Thirty for 30’ celebration
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published April 5, 2024Pinecrest Academy held a time capsule event to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Head of School Jake Rodgers said he was inspired and affirmed by the thoughtfulness of each capsule item chosen by the students because they reflected the academy’s mission.
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St. Mary’s Academy highlights creative student projects at STEM Showcase
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published April 4, 2024From indi coding cars to complex 3D printing, students at St. Mary’s Academy shared compelling and engaging projects with family, friends and visitors at the school’s STEM Showcase.
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St. Jude principal Patty Childs named school superintendent
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published April 4, 2024Bishop Joel M. Konzen announced April 4 that Patty Childs, current principal of St. Jude the Apostle School, has been named Superintendent of Catholic Schools. Childs will begin her new role on July 1.
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Death penalty opponents gather for prayer vigils
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published April 4, 2024Vigils were held across Georgia the evening of the execution of Willie James Pye to pray for those facing the death penalty and for victims and their families. Pye was executed March 20 after an appeal for clemency was denied.
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Archbishop Hartmayer expresses gratitude for Atlanta’s priests at Chrism Mass
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published April 1, 2024Celebrating the annual Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., called it the Mass “that brings me the most joy.” Fourteen priests celebrating jubilee anniversaries of their ordinations were honored at the Mass.
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New associate superintendent brings ‘true passion’ for Catholic Schools
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 22, 2024The Archdiocese of Atlanta Catholic Schools hired Dr. Tony Bonta to serve as an associate superintendent for the school system. Bonta will be focused on advancement and strategic planning efforts as he focuses on school viability issues.
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Georgia Bulletin pilgrimage to follow ‘In the Footsteps of St. Paul’
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published March 22, 2024The Georgia Bulletin will host its pilgrimage, “In the Footsteps of St. Paul,” to Greece, the Greek Islands and Istanbul in September.
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Atlanta Catholics find ‘the Holy Spirit is in our midst’ at Synod sessions
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 22, 2024A Decatur listening session, on March 7, was one of the latest conversations taking place among Catholics and others as part of the Synod on Synodality, the initiative started by Pope Francis to get church members talking and listening to one another.
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Father Thomas Flynn, Emory professor, remembered
Published March 20, 2024
Father Thomas Robert Flynn died on Feb. 29. Father Flynn was 87 years old. A priest of the Diocese of Helena, Montana, he was a longtime faculty member of Emory University in Atlanta.
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Vigils across Georgia to be held for death row inmate Willie Pye
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published March 19, 2024The Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles denied clemency for death row inmate Willie James Pye at a specially called meeting Tuesday, March 19. Vigils will be held across the state the evening of the scheduled execution, March 20.
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Sister Miriam Mendoza brings guidance, light to Hispanic community
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published March 12, 2024Sister Miriam Mendoza has joined the Archdiocese of Atlanta to work in the Hispanic and Latino Ministry and with the Office of Vocations. She is a native of Guadalajara, Mexico, and is a Franciscan Sister of Our Lady of Refuge.
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Advocates, students and officials gather in support of crisis pregnancy centers
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 11, 2024Students from St. Mary’s Academy, Fayetteville, led the way around the Georgia Capitol as hundreds turned out for the 2024 Georgia March for Life.