Georgia
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Georgia Promise Scholarship applications open through April 15
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published March 19, 2025Catholic Schools Superintendent Patty Childs is reminding parents to explore the new Georgia Promise Scholarship program. The official student application process will remain open until April 15.
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Remembering a heroic Atlanta Irishman
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 19, 2025Father Thomas O’Reilly was honored by city officials, Irish government ministers and members of the city’s oldest civic group at the annual City Hall celebration for his efforts during the Civil War.
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Annual March for Life leaves advocates empowered, unified
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published March 11, 2025People of all backgrounds gathered in Atlanta March 6 for the annual March for Life. “May our voices be strong but filled with love,” prayed Archbishop Hartmayer at the event.
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Catholic Charities Atlanta holds information session on immigrant, refugee policies
By NATALIA DURON
Published March 11, 2025Catholic Charities Atlanta hosted a post-election information session at the Archdiocese of Atlanta Chancery on Feb. 5. The forum discussed national policies that affect specific parishioners, community members and children in the archdiocese.
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Advocates see human side of tribunal work
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 7, 2025Some 130 women and men now serve as advocates for the Archdiocese of Atlanta Metropolitan Tribunal helping people seeking a marriage annulment in the church’s court system. While tribunal work can seem legal and procedural, advocates see a deeply human side.
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Cardinal Gregory honors legacy of Shrivers at Morehouse Mass
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published March 7, 2025Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington celebrated the faith and service of Eunice and Sargent Shriver during a Feb. 13 Mass at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Atlanta’s Morehouse College. The Lyke House Catholic Center hosted the Mass.
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Atlanta nurses aid patients in spiritual, physical recovery
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 6, 2025Nurse Kathryn Moore is the faith community nursing wellness coach at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, drawing on both medicine and spirituality to help people recover body and soul.
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Archbishop Hartmayer urges Atlanta Catholics to support Catholic Relief Services
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF, editor@georgiabulletin.org
Published March 3, 2025In a pre-Lenten letter, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., urges Atlanta Catholics to support the important work of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) amid a freeze of funds from the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID.
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Mental health ministry topic of clergy education
Published February 28, 2025
Bishop John Dolan of Phoenix, Arizona, was the guest speaker at a day set aside for clergy education about mental health in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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Georgia Catholic Conference director retiring after 25 years of advocacy
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 28, 2025Frank Mulcahy is stepping down from his role as the Catholic Church’s representative in Georgia’s public arena, where he ensures the voices of the state’s bishops are heard at the Georgia State Capitol and with state leaders.
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Remembering Sister Mary Eugenia, OP
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published February 22, 2025Sister Mary Eugenia, OP, (Rose E. Frascatore) died Feb. 19 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home in Atlanta. She was 85 years old.
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Global family at Duluth school feasts
Published February 21, 2025
Notre Dame Academy closed out Catholic Schools Week with its annual International Family Potluck Dinner on Friday, Jan. 31, celebrating its global community.
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Bishop fields questions from youngsters
Published February 21, 2025
Students at Holy Spirit Prep School got an opportunity to question and respond to Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III during a school visit.
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Cursillo impacts communities, transforms lives of parishioners in archdiocese
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published February 21, 2025Cursillo is a three-day spiritual experience that offers a deep dive into personal reflection and the Catholic faith. Parishioners in the Archdiocese of Atlanta share their experiences from the weekend workshop and how it transformed their spiritual life.
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Catholics advocate for people with intellectual disabilities
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published February 20, 2025On Feb. 12, Catholics and other advocates gathered at the Georgia State Capitol for “Ring Around the Capitol” to urge senators and representatives to protect individuals with intellectual disabilities from facing execution in this state.
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Humility and prayer part of artistic process for iconographer
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 20, 2025As a lifelong artist, Patricia Mattozzi embraced one of the little-known traditions of iconography: never signing her work.
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Catholic Metro Sports programs a ‘stepping stone’ to the church
By MEG BUTLER, Special to the Bulletin
Published February 20, 2025Catholic Metro Sports operates recreational sports leagues for more than 5,900 youth athletes who find community and camaraderie on the fields and courts.
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Celebrate ‘Mardi Gras,’ Help Haiti Fund
Published February 17, 2025
A “Mardi Gras” party with dinner, dancing, and good times rolling, will light up St. Pius X Church parish hall on Saturday evening, Feb. 22, to benefit the sister parish of St. Pius X in Los Palis, Haiti.
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Notre Dame Academy educator prioritizes knowing students’ interests
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 13, 2025A former youth minister turned theology teacher, Jason Gambon believes the best way to connect with students is to learn their passions. He is Notre Dame Academy’s teacher of the year.
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Blessed Trinity coach remembered as engaged, committed teacher
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 12, 2025Chris Kane’s deep dedication to his students, both in the classroom and on the soccer field at Blessed Trinity High School, was honored posthumously at the annual Archbishop’s Celebration of Catholic Education Jan. 25.
