Community reacts with joy to former archbishop’s elevation to cardinal
ATLANTA—In the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Catholics rejoiced at the news that their former shepherd, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of the Archdiocese of Washington, had been appointed by Pope Francis to...
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Archbishop Hartmayer’s statement on McCarrick report
Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv., issued the following statement Nov. 10 upon release of the Vatican report on the investigation of now-disgraced former cardinal, Theodore McCarrick: “The...
View ArticleCOVID-19 cases at St. Pius X High School prompt return to virtual learning
ATLANTA—Administrators at St. Pius X High School in Atlanta, the Office of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and Archdiocesan Task Force on COVID-19, are closely monitoring an increasing...
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Parish Milestones: St. Patrick Church, Norcross, celebrates 50 years
NORCROSS—On Aug. 25, Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, celebrated the 50th anniversary Mass of St. Patrick Church. The congregation wore green t-shirts, a color of the Norcross parish, to mark the day. “There...
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Harnessing the power of prayer at St. Jude the Apostle Church
SANDY SPRINGS—Mister Rogers’ mom gave him sage advice on how to manage a crisis. “Look for the helpers,” she told him. The St. Jude the Apostle Church community didn’t have to look long or hard to find...
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Central Night Shelter volunteers serve homeless amid pandemic
ATLANTA—The Central Night Shelter is facing its first full winter season in the midst of the pandemic. As the temperatures dipped into the 30s in early November, volunteers on the ground floor of the...
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving from The Georgia Bulletin
“All your works give you thanks, O LORD and your faithful bless you.” –Psalm 145:10 The Georgia Bulletin staff wishes you and your families a happy, healthy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for our...
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Memorial Garden, columbarium at Johns Creek parish a place for prayer
JOHNS CREEK—A quiet and prayerful memorial garden and columbarium sits right outside the adoration chapel at St. Brigid Church. This 2019 photo inside the St. Brigid Church Columbarium and Memorial...
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Faith-filled home becomes a home for faithful in Johns Creek
JOHNS CREEK—The year is 1973. A winter snowstorm shut down businesses in Georgia, Jimmy Carter is the governor of the Peach State and Hank Aaron hits his 700th home run for the Atlanta Braves. That...
View ArticleThe necessity of Black Catholic History Month: A reflection
ATLANTA–Black Catholics across the United States and the world gather each November to celebrate Black Catholic History Month. Designated a moment of remembrance and commemoration by the National Black...
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#iGiveCatholic responds to pandemic needs
ATLANTA—New technology and support for those in need are just a few of the many fundraising initiatives for this year’s #iGiveCatholic campaign. Coordinated locally by the Catholic Foundation of North...
View ArticleGeorgia prepares for Senate runoffs January 5
ATLANTA—Candidates for two U.S. Senate seats representing Georgia are preparing for a runoff election on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. In Georgia, candidates must have more than 50% of the vote to win races...
View ArticleSpanish language virtual program a success
ATLANTA—More than 250 participants from the Archdiocese of Atlanta and around the nation including Kentucky, North Carolina and Florida participated in the virtual program “New Directory for...
View ArticleAtlanta’s 2021 Eucharistic Congress cancelled amid COVID concerns
ATLANTA—On Monday, Dec. 7, Deacon Dennis Dorner, chancellor of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, announced that the 2021 Eucharistic Congress will not be held. Traditionally, the event is held in June at the...
View Article‘Angels Unawares’ to be displayed at Holy Spirit
ATLANTA–Among the faces in “Angels Unawares” are indigenous people, tired parents clutching children, Jews fleeing Nazi Germany, the Holy Family, those from war-torn countries. Above the 140 refugees...
View ArticleCatholic Foundation announces Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory Fund
ATLANTA—The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia, along with its board of directors, announces establishment of a permanent endowment fund to honor Atlanta’s previous archbishop, Cardinal Wilton...
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Zenith Ministries founder hopes to share God’s healing
ATLANTA—Faith has been complicated for Thomas Clements. He didn’t claim it as his own until he wrestled with his addictions. The excitement he found in alcohol and drug abuse led him to grapple with...
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GRACE Scholars brings faith, education to families
ATLANTA—As a single mother, Nathalie Chekoua could not imagine being able to afford a Catholic education in the United States for her son, Jack Tchienchou. Originally from Cameroon in central Africa,...
View ArticleChristmas Connections held with safety precautions
ATLANTA—By practicing safe drop-off and pick-up of donations of clothes, toys and other needed items, volunteers were able to help families with the Christmas Connections program through Catholic...
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Catholic nonprofits are lights in pandemic
ATLANTA—Many people at this time of year dig deeper into their pockets to help charities, whether putting cash in the collection basket at Mass for Catholic Charities Atlanta or donating to nonprofits...
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