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• Georgia Bulletin writer reflects on inspiring feature

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published January 14, 2025

  Georgia Bulletin Staff Writer Natalia Duron reflects on a 2024 assignment with a lasting impact on her own life.

• Financial aid programs provide for Catholic families, schools in Georgia

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published January 7, 2025

  Georgia’s Catholic and private schools are receiving boosts in funding through the efforts of several state- and archdiocesan-supported financial aid programs, including Georgia Promise Scholarships, GOAL, block grants and Georgia Special Needs Scholarships.

• A letter from Archbishop Hartmayer to Cardinal Gregory

  Published January 6, 2025

  ATLANTA—Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., shares his letter to Cardinal Wilton Gregory, written upon learning of the cardinal’s retirement Jan. 6.  “Your Eminence, my dear brother, Wilton:  Peace and All Good!  The bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Atlanta join me in congratulating you and assuring you of […] Full Story | En Español

• Archbishop Hartmayer congratulates Metropolitan of Atlanta upon retirement, sends well wishes to successor

  Published January 6, 2025

  ATLANTA—Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv., has written to His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios on his retirement. Metropolitan Alexios has served as the Metropolitan of the Greek Orthodox Church of Atlanta since 2002. The archbishop’s letter reads in part: “The occasion of your retirement affords me the opportunity to thank God for your many years of fruitful […] Full Story | En Español

• Archbishop Hartmayer’s statement on the death of President Jimmy Carter

  

  Published December 30, 2024

  Archbishop Hartmayer of Atlanta expresses prayers and condolences to the family of President Jimmy Carter upon his Dec. 29 death.

• Cathedral of Christ the King honors Our Lady of Guadalupe

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published December 26, 2024

  On Dec. 11 and 12, the Cathedral of Christ the King was filled with prayers, music and vibrant celebration as parishioners gathered to honor the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

• Archdiocese of Atlanta announces cancellation of Eucharistic Congress

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published December 16, 2024

  The Archdiocese of Atlanta will not host the 2025 Eucharistic Congress due to budget constraints. Deacon Dennis Dorner, chancellor of the archdiocese, made the announcement about the June congress on Dec. 16

• #iGiveCatholic campaign raises more than $1 million in Atlanta

  

  By NATALIA DURON
  Published December 12, 2024

  This year’s #iGiveCatholic campaign raised nearly $1.1 million for Catholic schools, parishes and charities in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. More than 3,000 donors helped fund essential projects and needs for 102 organizations in the archdiocese.

• Advent: Events of the season announced 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published December 3, 2024

  From services to programs of lessons and carols, here’s a sampling of events in the Archdiocese of Atlanta marking this season of reflection.

• Building futures with Kitchen Cura 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published December 3, 2024

  Four months ago, three novices started their journey with the Kitchen Cura, a transformative, food-focused internship at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center.  

• Letters of Thanksgiving

  

  Published November 26, 2024

  Gratitude is abounding this season. Guest contributors Patty Childs, superintendent of Catholic Schools; Frank Mulcahy, director of the Georgia Catholic Conference; and Sister Josefa Maria Chicoine, VHM, share what they are most thankful for in hopes readers will consider the blessings in their own lives.

• Archbishop remembers deceased clergy at cemetery Mass

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published November 5, 2024

  Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., blessed with holy water the graves of his predecessors and other priests who served in the Archdiocese of Atlanta as dozens of believers prayed for the deceased clergymen.  

• Remembering America’s fallen  

  

  Published January 20, 2023

  For its efforts with the national Wreaths Across America, the Knights of Columbus Assembly 3856 at St. Jude the Apostle Church was recognized as a top donor with Medal of Honor status.

• St. Jude the Apostle Church hosts ministry to Brazilian community as it marks 25 years 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 27, 2022

  The Brazilian Catholic community’s 25th celebration culminated Oct. 12 with a show of faith featuring the patron of the South American country. 

• St. Vincent de Paul Georgia spotlights stories of hope at gathering 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published September 2, 2022

  The Morning of Hope was the largest gathering of the year for St. Vincent de Paul Georgia. Funds raised will be directed toward programs to assist more than 150,000 women, men and families with housing, hunger and health services.   

• Annual Memorial Mass for clergy November 2

  

  Published October 14, 2021

  Catholics are encouraged to remember deceased priests and deacons in prayer at an annual Mass at Arlington Memorial Park.

• Ignatius House Retreat Center restoring trails

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published December 24, 2020

  A new project to address forest health and restore trails at the Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center reflects a movement of faith-based conservation.

• A service of prayer and poinsettias held at Arlington

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published December 24, 2020

  On Saturday, Dec. 5, nearly 20 people gathered to pray for deceased priests and bishops at Arlington Memorial Park. The prayer service was sponsored by the Holy Family parish, its pro-life team and the Our Lady’s Family Prayer Group.

• Harnessing the power of prayer at St. Jude the Apostle Church

  

  By ERINA LAMBETH, Special to the Bulletin
  Published November 12, 2020

  When the doors of St. Jude the Apostle closed due to the pandemic, Carol Wood heard God’s call and answered it. She and many faith-filled friends met in front of the church without fail for 212 days to pray the rosary.

• Mary Hall Freedom House, City of Sandy Springs resolve zoning conflict

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published May 16, 2019

  In April, the City of Sandy Springs and the nonprofit Mary Hall Freedom House reached an agreement to settle a two-year dispute over zoning violations. Pax Christi of St. Jude the Apostle Church, Father John Kieran and others spoke out on behalf of the organization and its work.