Archbishop Hartmayer’s statement on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
ATLANTA–Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., offered the following statement on Dec. 31 following the death of retired Pope Benedict XVI: “It was with deep sorrow that I received the news of the...
View ArticleEucharistic revival–we are on mission
Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., invited all pastors to nominate two (or more) representatives to serve as liaisons between their parish and the wider archdiocesan and national Eucharistic...
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2022: The Year in Review
ATLANTA—From the overturning of Roe v. Wade to the appointment of a third auxiliary bishop for Atlanta, here is a look back at the events that shaped 2022 for the Catholic community of North and...
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The Georgia Bulletin: 60 years of ‘bearing light’
ATLANTA—The first issue of The Georgia Bulletin was published on Jan. 4, 1963. With the arrival of 2023, we mark the archdiocesan newspaper’s 60th anniversary. The first paper included stories on a...
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Archbishop dedicates Divine Mercy Mission
BROOKHAVEN—On the afternoon of the fourth Sunday of Advent, Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv., dedicated the newest church in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, the Divine Mercy Mission. More than 300...
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That they all be one: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The challenge of remembering and keeping established public holidays increases with every new addition to the calendar. National observances honoring significant persons, or crucial events call for...
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‘God is with us’: A homebound experience of the Real Presence
The Eucharistic Revival taking place in the United States excites me for reasons that, at times, I cannot fully comprehend or articulate. I have in moments of contemplation considered my own personal...
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Mass honors MLK as a ‘great servant of the Gospel’
ATLANTA—With the civil rights movement anthem “We Shall Overcome,” the Archdiocese of Atlanta celebrated its annual Mass honoring native son, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The holiday weekend was...
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI remembered in Atlanta
ATLANTA—Parishes across the Archdiocese of Atlanta held memorial Masses for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in early January after the death of the retired pontiff Dec. 31. Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer,...
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Louisiana priest ordained new auxiliary bishop for Archdiocese of Atlanta
ROSWELL—“God will provide,” is the episcopal motto of Atlanta’s newest auxiliary, Bishop John Nhan Tran, ordained Monday, Jan. 23 in a joyous afternoon Mass at St. Peter Chanel Church. Bishop Tran most...
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The light of Favor Fertility Ministry
ATLANTA—A new year can bring renewed hope over despair for women and men struggling to grow their families. Favor Fertility Ministry, first formed in Louisiana, is expanding to provide support in the...
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The Eucharist, the sacrament of love
In the Greek language, there are three different words for love, describing three types of love. Philia, Eros, and Agape. Yolanda Munoz Philia love is the kind of love that we have for our brothers...
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Forged by war, new bishop inspires others to find joy in service
ATLANTA—A pop-up kitchen was opened in a church parking lot after Hurricane Michael struck the Florida panhandle in 2018. Carloads of hungry residents were fed. A handful of people from outside New...
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Growing number of parishes, schools embrace environmental cause
SMYRNA—Outside St. Francis of Assisi Church, a garden with native Georgia flowers replaced a barren patch of soil. To support butterfly and bee habitats, the group planted joe-pye weed and other...
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Louisiana parish remembers the legacy of former pastor
ATLANTA—Beth Brantley has worshipped at Mary, Queen of Peace Church for close to 30 years. She has recently been the president of the pastoral council. Up close, she watched then-Father John Tran, her...
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Clergy members join in prayer at pre-ordination vespers
ATLANTA—The night before his ordination, Bishop-designate John Nhan Tran took an opportunity to pray with the priests of his new archdiocese. Inside the Cathedral of Christ the King, the warmth of...
View ArticleThe Georgia Bulletin to publish Lenten programs, fish frys
ATLANTA—Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22. The Georgia Bulletin will include a listing of Lenten parish missions, retreats, penance services and fish fry dinners in the Feb. 16 print edition and...
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Bishops honor Catholic school faculty members at annual Mass, banquet
ATLANTA—The Archdiocese of Atlanta marked Catholic Schools Week Jan. 29-Feb 4, as part of a national observance focusing on the spiritual, academic and community contributions of the schools. This...
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Encounter with Christ
We often hear of the importance of “encountering” Christ in our faith life. Our faith teaches us that there are numerous ways in which we can do this: through serving the poor, the sick, or the...
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New deacons now turn to serve the poor and marginalized
ATLANTA—Kirk Broom knew as a deacon he should find someone who needed a friend to stand beside them. Learning thousands of young boys and girls in Georgia are in foster care without a voice of their...
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