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• 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 …”

• Statement of Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer on the death of Pope Francis  

  

  Published April 21, 2025

  Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., speaks about the death of Pope Francis.

• Archbishop Hartmayer’s Easter greetings

  

  Published April 19, 2025

  “May our celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus transform us and renew us,” writes Archbishop Hartmayer in his Easter message to the faithful.

• Renovations bring Basilica chapel to life 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 18, 2025

  Once tucked between the altar and the sacristy at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was a small room known by parishioners as the Bishop’s Chapel. After a recent renovation project, it offers a new adoration space for the community.

• Read to Succeed, Spring Fling support refugee children in Clarkston

  

  By NATALIA DURON
  Published April 18, 2025

  Catholic Charities Atlanta partnered with President’s Circle and Holy Spirit Church Women’s Club to host a Read to Succeed event and Spring Fling. Children of refugee families living in Clarkston spent the afternoon choosing books, playing with friends and engaging in arts and crafts.

• Georgia lawmakers pass bill protecting those with intellectual disabilities from death penalty  

  

  By NATALIA DURON
  Published April 17, 2025

  House Bill 123, a measure to protect vulnerable individuals from the death penalty, passed the Georgia Senate on March 31.

• Holy Spirit Preparatory wind symphony shines at Festival of Gold

  

  By NATALIA DURON
  Published April 16, 2025

  The Holy Spirit Preparatory School wind symphony performed in this year’s Festival of Gold at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The upper school students earned straight gold ratings from a panel of adjudicators with scores 95 and higher.

• Young adults explore Catholic fish frys in Atlanta this Lent 

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Special to the Bulletin
  Published April 10, 2025

  Catholic fish frys have become a staple tradition of the liturgical season in Atlanta. It is more than just a fundraiser meal—it’s a time for community to share in traditions that celebrate the faith.  

• Monsignor Donovan School to include seventh and eighth grades 

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published April 8, 2025

  Monsignor Donovan School, an independent Catholic School, will expand its academic program to include seventh and eighth grades beginning with the 2025-2026 school year.  

• Holy Spirit chalk artists honored

  Published April 7, 2025

  Local school earns art prize as part of a national contest sponsored by Students for Life of America. 

• SJE students win Battle of the Books 

  

  Published April 7, 2025

  The Battle of the Books engages students across grade levels in a dynamic atmosphere centered around reading. Each grade reads a set list of books, from 24 titles for younger students to 16 for older ones. Teams of three to four students face off in a literary version of Jeopardy!

• Survey an opportunity to build community in Atlanta parishes

  Published April 5, 2025

  Turning parish surveys with the Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI) into opportunities for community-building, parishes are finding new ways to engage members.