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ATLANTA—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.

Two days after opening the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica to inaugurate the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis opened a second Holy Door at the Rebibbia New Complex Prison in Rome.

ATLANTA —Georgia’s Catholic and private schools are receiving significant boosts in funding through the efforts of several state- and archdiocesan-supported financial aid programs.

ATLANTA—More than 279,120 readers came to The Georgia Bulletin website in 2024 to stay informed about Catholic news in the Atlanta area and beyond.

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–While calling himself an “old man” and saying he never expected to be pope this long, Pope Francis said he still has dreams for the future.

ATLANTA—The Georgia Bulletin looks at some of the stories that impacted Catholics in the Archdiocese of Atlanta in 2024 including the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s stops here, the welcoming [...]

LOS ANGELES (OSV News)–A church in Pacific Palisades appeared to be destroyed and more than 60 Catholic schools were closed as several major fires in the Los Angeles area burned overnight into Jan.8.

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Marking the feast of Mary, Mother of God, and the start of the new year, Pope Francis renewed his appeal for a “firm commitment” to respect all human life worldwide.

ATLANTA—Father Fernando Molina Restrepo, a priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta for more than 25 years, died Jan. 9. He was 63 years old.

ATLANTA–On Thursday, Jan. 9, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., provided guidance to pastors regarding offering of Masses this weekend due to the forecasted winter weather.

ATLANTA—Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., shares his letter to Cardinal Wilton Gregory, written upon learning of the cardinal’s retirement Jan. 6.

ATLANTA—Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv., has written to His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios on his retirement.

(OSV News)–Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego has been appointed the next archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, following Pope Francis’ acceptance of the resignation of Cardinal [...]

ATLANTA—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.

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Marking the feast of Mary, Mother of God, and the start of the new year, Pope Francis renewed his appeal for a “firm commitment” to respect all human life worldwide.

ATLANTA–Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., released the following statement on the death of President Jimmy Carter Dec. 29:

AUSTELL—Northwest Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity and the Catholics 4 Habitat coalition celebrated the dedication of a new home for a local father and daughter.

My Dear Friends in the Jewish Faith in the Atlanta area: Peace and All Good!

HAPEVILLE—For Sagrario Alvarez, the nine days of prayers at a Posada celebration remind her of walking arm in arm in the cold night with her late father.

Peace and All Good! As we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I extend my prayerful good wishes to you and your loved ones.