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• Ukrainian Catholic archbishop brings message of hope to Atlanta

  

  By JOHN BURGER, Special to the Bulletin
  Published May 28, 2025

  Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia led a prayer rally for peace in Ukraine in Conyers. He also spoke at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Atlanta, bringing words of hope.

• Archbishop Hartmayer to celebrate Memorial Day Mass at Marietta National Cemetery

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published May 20, 2025

  Knights of Columbus (KofC) Assembly members will sponsor a Memorial Day Mass on Monday, May 26. Archbishop Hartmayer will celebrate the Mass at the Marietta National Cemetery.

• Bishop Shlesinger finds prison ministry faith enriching

  By IMELDA RICHARD, Special to the Bulletin
  Published May 15, 2025

  “I chose to be involved in prison ministry because, like Jesus, I need to be present to those who are shut-ins and to share with them our hope,” says Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III.

• Archbishop Hartmayer announces 2025 priest assignments

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published May 14, 2025

  Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., of Atlanta, has announced the 2025 priest assignments, effective July 1.

• Atlanta’s Catholic community celebrates new pope

  

  By NATALIA DURON AND NICHOLE GOLDEN
  Published May 14, 2025

  Catholic school students and teachers across the Archdiocese of Atlanta assembled in classrooms and cafeterias to watch the announcement of a new pope, while parish staff huddled around computer screens to catch a first glimpse of the successor of Pope Francis. Atlanta Catholics reacted to the surprising news with joy.

• Ukrainian archbishop to lead interfaith peace rally in Conyers

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published May 13, 2025

  Archbishop Borys Gudziak, spiritual leader of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church in the U.S., along with other local faith and civic leaders are gathering for a Conyers prayer rally in support of Ukraine.

• Archbishop Hartmayer offers statement on election of Pope Leo XIV

  

  Published May 8, 2025

  Upon the election of former Cardinal Robert F. Prevost as the new pope May 8, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., asked for prayers for the Holy Father in a statement.

• Archbishop Hartmayer honors jubilarians at Chrism Mass

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published May 7, 2025

  During the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King April 15, Archbishop Hartmayer consecrated the chrism, blessed the oils of the catechumens and honored the jubilarian priests.

• Sister Mary Seraphina professes first vows as diocesan hermit

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published April 30, 2025

  Monica Frank, now known as Sister Mary Seraphina of the Divine Will, professed first vows as a hermit in the Archdiocese of Atlanta March 27.

• Mercy Care foot washing offers healing for Atlanta’s homeless

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published April 30, 2025

  Mercy Care hosted its annual foot washing on April 17, inviting volunteers to provide proper foot care to men and women experiencing homelessness.

• Atlanta’s Jesuit community highlighting a papacy ‘grounded in joy’ 

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published April 30, 2025

  Members of the local Jesuit community are remembering Pope Francis—the first pope from the Society of Jesus—for his joy and emphasis on discernment. 

• Archdiocese of Atlanta Mass celebrates, honors the life of Pope Francis

  

  By NATALIA DURON
  Published April 30, 2025

  A Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis was celebrated at the Cathedral of Christ the King on April 24.

• Argentinian parishioner remembers Pope Francis’ profound impact  

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published April 26, 2025

  St. Monica parishioner Cristian Bustos recalls the pope, from his native Argentina, as an “incredibly humble man who touched many hearts and did so many good things for the world.”  

• Atlantans remember Pope Francis for mercy, bold initiatives and art of encounter 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 24, 2025

  Atlanta Catholics are recalling the late pope’s legacy of mercy and care for creation, as well as his skill in encountering and engaging others.

• A moment with Pope Francis: St. Anna parishioner reflects on spiritual encounter

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published April 23, 2025

  For Cindy Connell Palmer, a trip to Italy turned into a moment of spiritual significance, one that became even more meaningful following the death of Pope Francis.  

• In thanksgiving for the life of Pope Francis

  

  By ARCHBISHOP GREGORY J. HARTMAYER, OFM Conv.
  Published April 22, 2025

  “We have lost our spiritual father. While there is sadness in my heart, there is also a deep sense of gratitude for his ministry and his witness,” shares Archbishop Hartmayer.

• Atlanta’s parishes hold prayer services, Masses for Pope Francis

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published April 22, 2025

  Parishes across the archdiocese have organized prayer services and Masses for Pope Francis ahead of his funeral Mass on April 26, and in the following days of mourning.

• Bishop Tran reflects upon the invitation of Pope Francis

  

  By BISHOP JOHN N. TRAN
  Published April 21, 2025

  “I am forever grateful to Pope Francis for teaching me how to live as a disciple of Jesus,” writes Bishop Tran upon learning of the Holy Father’s death.

• Bishop Shlesinger recalls pastoral charity of Pope Francis

  

  By BISHOP BERNARD E. SHLESINGER III
  Published April 21, 2025

  “I thank God for Pope Francis, for he has taught me to be a better disciple, a more charitable man and a more pastoral bishop,” said Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger.

• Bishop Konzen reflects on Pope Francis’ leadership

  

  By BISHOP JOEL M. KONZEN, SM
  Published April 21, 2025

  “Starting with Pope Pius XII, I have enduring memories of the popes of my lifetime,” writes Bishop Joel Konzen. “But Pope Francis is the one who called me to the episcopacy and whom I’ve met one-on-one in Rome …”