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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.   

• 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.  

• Cursillo impacts communities, transforms lives of parishioners in archdiocese

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published February 21, 2025

  Cursillo 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.

• Catholics advocate for people with intellectual disabilities 

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published February 20, 2025

  On 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. 

• Humility and prayer part of artistic process for iconographer 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 20, 2025

  As a lifelong artist, Patricia Mattozzi embraced one of the little-known traditions of iconography: never signing her work.  

• Catholic Metro Sports programs a ‘stepping stone’ to the church 

  

  By MEG BUTLER, Special to the Bulletin
  Published February 20, 2025

  Catholic Metro Sports operates recreational sports leagues for more than 5,900 youth athletes who find community and camaraderie on the fields and courts.

• 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.

• Notre Dame Academy educator prioritizes knowing students’ interests 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 13, 2025

  A 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.

• Blessed Trinity coach remembered as engaged, committed teacher 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 12, 2025

  Chris 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. 

• The art of Vietnamese lion dancing strengthens parish community 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 7, 2025

  The Lunar New Year festival is one of the biggest events on the parish calendar at Our Lady of Vietnam Church. The lion dancing group plays a starring role.

• Seven ordained as deacons to embrace a ‘servant’s heart’

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 7, 2025

  Coming from five countries, with diverse professional experiences, seven men were ordained to serve as deacons Feb. 1. For years, they have served their parishes, deepening their commitment to a ministry of service.  

• Archbishop celebrates Catholic Schools Week honorees with Mass, awards program 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published February 6, 2025

  During the “Archbishop’s Celebration of Catholic Education,” teachers and staff were recognized for their work as part of Catholic Schools Week.

• Mass for the Preborn a reminder to love and value life

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published February 6, 2025

  Holy Spirit Church held the 36th annual Mass for the Preborn on Jan. 25. Parishioners from across the archdiocese gathered to reflect on the sanctity of life.

• Olivia Anderson’s classroom at St. Peter Claver a place of discovery

  

  By NATALIA DURON
  Published February 6, 2025

  Olivia Anderson was chosen as St. Peter Claver Regional School’s Teacher of the Year for Catholic Schools Week. A fifth-grade teacher, she has dedicated her career to fostering a classroom of joy.

• Organ donations shortage emphasized at St. Mary’s Hospital

  

  Published February 5, 2025

  St. Mary’s Hospital has earned national recognition for its work to increase organ, eye and tissue donor registrations

• Annual Faith and Love Conference to host Dr. Christopher West  

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF 
  Published February 5, 2025

  The annual Faith and Love Conference will be Feb. 22 at St. Catherine of Siena Church. The Kennesaw parish invites all to reflect and learn more about the Catholic teachings of marriage and human sexuality.  

• Georgia bishops respond to recent immigration actions

  

  Published February 4, 2025

  The bishops of Georgia and the Georgia Catholic Conference issued a statement Feb. 3 to bring attention to the plight of refugees and migrants.

• Literacy initiative aids St. Peter Claver students 

  

  Published January 29, 2025

  Christ Child Society of Atlanta received two federal grants from Reading is Fundamental in 2024 supporting literacy at St. Peter Claver Regional School.  

• Atlanta Archbishop announces local pilgrimage churches for jubilee year 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published January 24, 2025

  As part of the Jubilee Holy Year, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., has announced that several churches in the archdiocese will serve as local pilgrimage churches.  

• Notre Dame fans take time to pray, volunteer during National Championship weekend 

  

  By MEG BUTLER, Special to the Bulletin
  Published January 24, 2025

  University of Notre Dame fans made a pilgrimage to Atlanta for a service project and Mass before cheering on their team in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.