Georgia Bulletin

Savannah

• Father Richard K. Young, former Atlanta priest, dies February 9 

  Published March 2, 2023

  Father Richard Knox Young, a priest of the Diocese of Savannah, died Feb. 9 in Sri Lanka. He served for several years in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

• Beatification cause for Georgia Martyrs moves forward

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer 
  Published September 20, 2022

  The sainthood cause for the five Franciscan Georgia Martyrs moved forward. In the late 16th century, Spanish missions with Franciscans were established along the coast in Florida’s northern frontier. The Spanish worked and lived among the native Gaule people. In 1597, five friars serving on the Georgia coast were killed.

• Bishop Stephen Parkes asks for prayers as he begins ministry in Savannah

  

  By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
  Published September 30, 2020

  Ordained and installed as the 15th bishop of the Diocese of Savannah on Sept. 23, Bishop Stephen Parkes said he was inspired by the life of St. Pio of Pietrelcina.

• Sister of Mercy Valentina Sheridan, pastoral care and education leader, dies January 14

  

  Published January 16, 2020

  Sister M. Valentina Sheridan (Theresa), RSM, died peacefully in her sleep on Jan. 14 at Mercy Convent in Savannah. She was 88 years old. Sister Val worked for a number of years in the Archdiocese of Atlanta in both education and pastoral care.

• Sister Michelle Carroll, RSM, educator and health administrator, dies Aug. 24

  Published October 4, 2018

  SAVANNAH—Sister Mary Michelle Carroll, RSM, died in her sleep at Mercy Convent in Savannah on Aug. 24. She was 96 years old. Sister Carroll was raised in Haines City, Florida, a rural town with no Catholic Church. She was the eldest of three children of Phillip and Henrietta Carroll. She entered the Sisters of Mercy […] Full Story

• Three bishops reiterate opposition to the death penalty after court case resolution

  Published November 3, 2017

  SAVANNAH—Three bishops from Georgia and Florida reiterated their opposition to the death penalty following the resolution of a court case involving the murder of a priest. On Oct. 18 in the Burke County Courthouse in Waynesboro, Steven James Murray pleaded guilty to the murder of Father Rene Robert, thus avoiding the punishment of the death […] Full Story

• National conference for those who work for child protection held in Georgia

  

  Published March 10, 2017

  SAVANNAH—More than 100 representatives of diocesan offices for the Protection of Children and Young People from across the country attended the Child and Youth Protection Catholic Leadership Conference in Savannah Feb. 26 to 28. Dioceses established the offices following the landmark 2002 Dallas Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People established by U.S. […] Full Story

• District 19 Knights recognized for charitable works

  Published September 1, 2016

  SAVANNAH—Knights of Columbus councils in Newnan, Peachtree City and Fayetteville were recognized for their joint project to help Jamaican missions. The recognition came during the service programs award presentation at the Knights of Columbus Georgia State Convention in Savannah in May. Each year, service awards are presented to Knights councils in Georgia for superior work […] Full Story

• Province meeting draws bishops to Savannah

  Published July 7, 2016

  SAVANNAH—Eight bishops from the Atlanta Province gathered in the Diocese of Savannah recently to discuss common topics and enjoy time together. The Savannah gathering took place in late June at the Catholic Pastoral Center, which included time of prayer together. Savannah Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., hosted the gathering. He spoke at the conclusion […] Full Story

• Over the edge in Savannah

  Published September 18, 2014

  SAVANNAH—The Diocese of Savannah’s Southern Cross newspaper editor, Michael Johnson, will be participating in fundraiser by rappelling down a Savannah building. Johnson is a bilateral, below the knee amputee who maintains an active lifestyle. On Friday, Oct. 31, Johnson is going “Over the Edge” of the Historic Manger Building, one of the tallest buildings in […] Full Story

• Savannah Diocese Welcomes Bishop Hartmayer

  

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published October 27, 2011

  In solemn rites lightened by the joy of an affirming congregation, Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., was ordained and installed as Savannah’s fourteenth bishop Oct. 18. The Mass was celebrated in the diocese’s 110-year-old Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, with over 20 bishops attending, along with over 180 priests, his family and parishioners […] Full Story

• O’Connor Home To Host Book Award Announcement

  Published October 14, 2010

  The 20 finalists in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and young people’s literature for the 2010 National Book Awards were to be announced for the first time at Flannery O’Connor’s childhood home in Savannah on Oct. 13. The site was selected from among more than 75 venue suggestions for the 2010 National Book Award finalist announcement from […] Full Story

• Regional Conference To Offer Fresh Ideas For Parish Stewardship

  Published April 1, 2010

  The ninth regional stewardship conference will be held Saturday, May 1, at the Savannah DeSoto Hilton, 15 Liberty St., Savannah. The conference, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Dioceses of Charlotte, Charleston, Raleigh, and Savannah, will bring the stewardship message alive with keynote speaker Bishop-emeritus Sylvester Ryan, of Monterrey, Calif. All are welcome […] Full Story

• Youth Choirs Sing In Pueri Cantores Festival

  By JENNIE PRATER, Special To The Bulletin
  Published December 15, 2005

  Three area youth choirs participated in the second annual Pueri Cantores Student Choral Festival Nov. 6 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Savannah. Performing at the regional event were the choir of Mary Our Queen Church, Norcross, under the direction of Kevin Faulkner; the youth choir of St. Catherine of Siena Church, […] Full Story

• Father Joseph Ware, Retired Priest From Atlanta, Dies

  Published June 2, 2005

  Father Joseph F. Ware, 82, died in Savannah on May 31 after a long illness. A priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Father Ware was a native of Savannah and had lived in retirement in his hometown since 1991. A wake was held at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Savannah on Thursday, […] Full Story

• Savannah To Host Regional Stewardship Conference

  Published April 7, 2005

  The fourth annual Regional Stewardship Conference will be held on Saturday, April 23, at the Savannah DeSoto Hilton. Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Dioceses of Charlotte, Charleston, Raleigh and Savannah, the conference will help bring the stewardship message to life with keynote speaker Father Dan Mahan, pastor of St. Louis Church in […] Full Story