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Advocates, students and officials gather in support of crisis pregnancy centers
ATLANTA—Students from St. Mary’s Academy, Fayetteville, led the way around the Georgia Capitol as hundreds turned out for the 2024 Georgia March for Life. A large crowd filled Liberty Plaza Feb. 22,...
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Sister Miriam Mendoza brings guidance, light to Hispanic community
ATLANTA—Sister Miriam Mendoza has joined the Archdiocese of Atlanta to work in the Hispanic and Latino Ministry and with the Office of Vocations. A native of Guadalajara, Mexico, and belonging to the...
View ArticleVigils across Georgia to be held for death row inmate Willie Pye
ATLANTA—The Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles denied clemency for death row inmate Willie James Pye at a specially called meeting Tuesday, March 19. The Georgians for Alternatives to the...
View ArticleFather Thomas Flynn, Emory professor, remembered
ATLANTA—Father Thomas Robert Flynn of Atlanta died on Feb. 29. He touched many people through his compassionate, kind and gentle ways. Father Flynn was 87 years old. A priest of the Diocese of Helena,...
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Atlanta Catholics find ‘the Holy Spirit is in our midst’ at Synod sessions
DECATUR—Ann Garrido thinks a lot about how people confront problems, drawing on spiritual values as tools to communicate through conflict. The theologian at the Aquinas Institute of Theology sat at a...
View ArticleGeorgia Bulletin pilgrimage to follow ‘In the Footsteps of St. Paul’
ATLANTA—The Georgia Bulletin will host its pilgrimage, “In the Footsteps of St. Paul,” to Greece, the Greek Islands and Istanbul in September. Good Shepherd Travel is partnering with The Georgia...
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When in Rome: The Beauty of the Eternal City
Visiting Italy had always been a dream of mine. It is one of those places that seems too beautiful to be true. As someone who loves traveling, I knew that when able to visit Italy, I wanted to see...
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Rose Hawthorne’s remarkable life story in the spotlight as sainthood cause...
(OSV News)—Losing a young child. Struggling in a troubled marriage with an alcoholic husband. Separating, starting a nursing career in midlife, downsizing to a rental apartment and becoming a widow....
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Archbishop Hartmayer expresses gratitude for Atlanta’s priests at Chrism Mass
ATLANTA–Celebrating the annual Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., called it the Mass “that brings me the most joy.” Concelebrants for the...
View ArticleDeath penalty opponents gather for prayer vigils
ATLANTA—The Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles denied clemency for death row inmate Willie James Pye at a specially called meeting Tuesday, March 19. He was executed at Georgia Diagnostic &...
View ArticleSt. Jude principal Patty Childs named school superintendent
ATLANTA—Bishop Joel M. Konzen announced April 4 that Patty Childs, current principal of St. Jude the Apostle School, has been been named Superintendent of Catholic Schools. Childs will begin her new...
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St. Mary’s Academy highlights creative student projects at STEM Showcase
FAYETTEVILLE—St. Mary’s Academy hosted a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Showcase Thursday, March 21. Students from pre-k to 12th grade presented assignments they had...
View ArticleTime capsule event part of Pinecrest Academy’s ‘Thirty for 30’ celebration
CUMMING—Pinecrest Academy held a time capsule event Friday, March 22, to celebrate the academy’s 30th anniversary. The event kicked off with the monthly all-school Mass led by Father Matthew...
View ArticleVideo series offers ‘deep dive’ into the mysteries of the Mass
(OSV News)—A new video series featuring several U.S. Catholic bishops, including Atlanta Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., will offer what organizers call a “deep dive into the sacred...
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St. Philip Benizi pastor appointed Charlotte’s fifth bishop
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Pope Francis has appointed Father Michael T. Martin, OFM Conv., as bishop of the Diocese of Charlotte. The announcement was made the morning of April 9. Father Martin is...
View ArticleFather Jerome McKenna, CP, pastor of St. Paul of the Cross, dies
ATLANTA–Father Jerome Francis McKenna, a Passionist priest of the St. Paul of the Cross Province of the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ, died on Sunday, April 7. Born on April 13, 1930, he...
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New associate superintendent brings ‘true passion’ for Catholic Schools
ATLANTA—The Archdiocese of Atlanta Catholic Schools hired Dr. Tony Bonta to serve as an associate superintendent for the school system. Bonta will be focused on advancement and strategic planning...
View ArticleCatholic leaders eyeing impact of newly-passed school voucher measure
ATLANTA—With a year to go before its implementation, archdiocesan school leaders are seeking more information to understand how the Georgia education voucher initiative may affect area schools. The...
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St. Joan of Arc Field House changes the game for student athletes
ATLANTA—On game days, Mary Perrin Carpenter, a varsity Golden Lions lacrosse player, rushes to her car to grab her lacrosse stick, cleats and uniform to make it to the pre-game meal and team meeting....
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UGA student to be Perpetual Pilgrim in National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
ATHENS—University of Georgia student Jaella Mac Au will join the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage as a Perpetual Pilgrim. She is among 24 young adults who will journey across the country and meet at the...
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