St. Brigid Church to host memorial Mass June 24 for Mustard Seed administrator
JOHNS CREEK–Julia Castillo, administrator of Hogar Belen Diriamba, a Mustard Seed Communities home in Nicaragua, died June 7 after a brief illness.
Young man at Most Blessed Sacrament Church completes Eagle Scout project
ATLANTA–Caleb Taylor, 15, a rising junior at Westlake High School, is a step closer to joining his older brother, Joaquin, in earning the Boy Scouts of Americas’ highest award—Eagle Scout.
New priests encouraged to serve as ‘missionaries of mercy’
ATLANTA–Two men were ordained to serve as priests in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, with a call to share the “gospel of joy and the gospel of justice.”
Archbishop Hartmayer announces return of Atlanta’s Eucharistic Congress
ATLANTA–In a memo to priests on June 25, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., announced the return of the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Eucharistic Congress.
Corpus Christi in pictures
ATLANTA—Parishes around the archdiocese celebrated the Feast of Corpus Christi with processions and Holy Hour devotions as well as adoration.
On the cross and still today, Jesus prays for everyone, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Jesus is always praying for each and every person, desiring that his word would help people in their lives and that they never would feel alone, Pope Francis said.
Nuncio to U.S. bishops: dialogue key to unity after pandemic
WASHINGTON (CNS)–The papal nuncio to the United States told the U.S. bishops that dialogue is a key step on the path to unity as the country emerges from the coronavirus pandemic.
Bishops vote on drafting of Communion document at spring meeting
WASHINGTON (CNS)–The Eucharist was the major topic of the U.S bishops’ June 16-18 virtual spring assembly. On June 17, they heard a full presentation on a proposal to draft a document on the [...]
Georgia Bulletin, Archdiocese of Atlanta earn 13 Catholic Press Awards
ATLANTA–The Georgia Bulletin and the Archdiocese of Atlanta earned a combined 13 Catholic Press Awards at the 2021 Catholic Media Conference.
U.S. bishops will gather virtually for their June 16-18 spring assembly
WASHINGTON (CNS)–When they gather virtually for their annual spring assembly June 16-18, the U.S. bishops will be asked to approve the drafting of a formal statement on the meaning of the [...]
Adoration gives ‘tangible reality’ of Jesus’ presence
ATLANTA—In his apostolic exhortation, “Evangelii Gaudium,” Pope Francis invites Christians everywhere “to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ.”
Campaign begins for Atlanta Catholics to rediscover the Eucharist
ATLANTA–The Archdiocese of Atlanta is starting a multiyear initiative to develop and deepen an appreciation of the Eucharist.
Longtime Georgia Bulletin photographer retires
ATLANTA—For nearly 25 years, the pages of The Georgia Bulletin have featured the photographs of Michael Alexander.
Three transitional deacons ordained
ATLANTA–On Saturday, May 29, three men reached milestones on their journeys to the priesthood.
Catholic educators, parents reflect on the pandemic era
ATHENS—Melissa Conti could always call on all her students, the masked young people sitting in front of her, and those appearing on large screens in her classroom.
New priest assignments announced
ATLANTA—Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., is pleased to convey the following official announcements regarding priestly ministry in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
The Class of 2021: Top scholars honored at Catholic high schools
ATLANTA—Valedictorians and salutatorians from Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta were honored for their academic achievements.
