Year in Review: Georgia Bulletin reporter reflects on a story of love and courage

In the first half of 2023, I wrote a story that remains in my heart, and it is not one of celebration. Instead, it revolves around the life-altering events experienced by Devon Corbett, a young [...]

A tribute to a Catholic education leader

ATLANTA—Catholic education leader Julie Broom, who had a big heart for the overlooked, died on Dec. 25 at the age of 63.

Archdiocesan Mass recalls Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring legacy

ATLANTA—The faithful gathered Jan. 13 at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a man of prayer and faith.

Sharing stories of faith draws Christians closer to one another, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–A key step in the search for Christian unity is getting to know people of other churches and denominations and coming to appreciate their faith and spirituality, Pope Francis [...]

The year 2023 in review

ATLANTA—From the ordination of a third auxiliary bishop to a continued focus on the Eucharist ahead of a national revival, The Georgia Bulletin looks at the stories of 2023 that shaped life in [...]

Remembering Sister Rezan Mehanzel

CAMP SPRINGS, Maryland—Sister Hanna Rezan Abraham Mehanzel, FSA, died Sunday, Jan. 7, in Maryland. A Daughter of St. Anne, Sister Rezan served the Archdiocese of Atlanta as a delegate for religious.

Bring Mary’s gratitude and hope into the new year, Pope Francis says

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–On New Year’s Eve, believers and non-believers alike give thanks for all they have received in the last 12 months and express their hopes for the coming year, but Christians [...]

Archdiocese of Atlanta to Join Georgia Life Alliance for Pro-Life Rally, March

ATLANTA—Finding common purpose with the Georgia Life Alliance, the Archdiocese of Atlanta will once again be represented at a rally and march around the State Capitol advocating for the unborn child.

Bring Mary’s gratitude and hope into the new year, Pope Francis says

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–On New Year’s Eve, believers and non-believers alike give thanks for all they have received in the last 12 months and express their hopes for the coming year.

Religious leaders join Archbishop Hartmayer to pray for peace

ATLANTA—With a flame from a Peace Candle, Jewish and Muslim leaders together lit 12 candles to commemorate the dead, sharing a desire for peace as war rages in Gaza and Ukraine.

At Christmas, God shows love through ‘littleness,’ not power, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–More than two millennia after the Holy Family was denied a room at the inn and Jesus was born in a manger, war once again renders his birthplace in the Holy Land inhospitable, [...]

Three Atlanta churches part of plenary indulgence for Greccio Nativity anniversary

ATLANTA—On the 800th anniversary of the “Nativity scene of Greccio,” the Apostolic Penitentiary is granting a plenary indulgence to all the faithful who, between now and Feb. 2 (Feast of the [...]

Archbishop Hartmayer’s Christmas greeting

Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., offers his Christmas message:

Sister Margaret McAnoy remembered for five decades of service in Atlanta

MONROE, Michigan—Sister Margaret McAnoy, IHM, 89, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the IHM Senior Living Community, Monroe, Michigan.

At Christmas, God remains with us through war and poverty, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–The Christmas season is a reminder to Christians that despite hardships, God chose to join himself to humanity and still remains by its side, Pope Francis said.

Catholic Charities’ Christmas Connections is a sharing of blessings

ATLANTA—A steady stream of cars pulls into a parking lot near St. Anthony of Padua Church in the West End.

Archbishop Hartmayer extends Chanukah greetings

ATLANTA—On Dec. 11, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., extended his Chanukah greetings to the Jewish community of Atlanta:

Answer Advent call for vigilance with charity, confession, pope suggests

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–The Advent call for “vigilance” does not mean staying awake and watchful out of fear, but rather out of a longing for the coming of the Lord, Pope Francis wrote.

Advent events announced

ATLANTA—Advent begins Sunday, Dec. 3 and is the beginning of a new liturgical year. Symbolized by the color purple, the season of Advent includes the four Sundays and weekdays leading up to Christmas.

Cross memorial at Lyke House Newman Center honors slain student

ATLANTA—A granite cross now stands in the parking lot of the Lyke House Newman Center where Jatonne Sterling was fatally shot.