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A spiritual renewal for young Catholics at ‘SteubieATL’ 

DULUTH—Hundreds of young believers filled Gas South Convention Center for a weekend of spiritual renewal and high-energy worship.  Bringing a rock show vibe, faithful teenagers danced and surrounded...

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Light of Our Parish Life: Adoring Christ before serving others

NORCROSS—Throughout Scripture, Jesus pulled his disciples aside to teach them directly. From the explanation of the parables to Peter’s confession of faith, our Lord taught the teachers so that they...

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Atlantans share ‘mountaintop experience’ at National Black Catholic Congress 

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—Early this year, Delores White was exploring resources for Black Catholics when she learned about the National Black Catholic Congress.  After hearing positive experiences from...

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Catholic Charities builds community, fosters academic success for Atlanta’s...

CLARKSTON—The Rasooly family’s journey from Afghanistan to Atlanta under the threat of danger has been one with challenges. Still, with Catholic Charities Atlanta’s after-school program, a sense of...

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Archbishop Hartmayer praises CRS work in Honduras 

ATLANTA—As a member of the Catholic Relief Services Board of Directors, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., traveled to Honduras in June to witness the agency’s lifesaving work.  The archbishop...

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School leaders look ahead to new year

Schools around the Archdiocese of Atlanta opened their doors beginning Aug. 7 for students, from the youngest starting their education in pre-K to seniors relishing their final year of high school. The...

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New parish preschools director named

ATLANTA—Longtime educator Jennifer Hughes is the new director of parish preschools for the Archdiocese of Atlanta.   There are 25 parish preschool programs in the archdiocese, serving children between...

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Father James Patrick “Jimmy” Adams remembered

ATLANTA–Father James Patrick “Jimmy” Adams, a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, died in Tampa, Florida on Aug. 12. He was 76 years old and a priest for more than 41 years. Father Adams was...

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Mural marks decade of Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School 

ATLANTA—Commemorating a decade of education, Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School unveiled a 28-foot-long, colorful mural featuring a collage of its students, showcasing their diverse backgrounds....

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‘Created to Praise God’ is theme of annual AACCW convention 

LAGRANGE—The Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (AACCW) is hosting its 67th Annual Convention Oct. 13-15 at St. Peter Church in LaGrange. The theme of this year’s convention is “Created to...

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Christ the King School announces independent school status 

ATLANTA—The new school year brings a different model of operation for Christ the King School. The 86-year-old school has announced it is now an accredited independent Catholic school within the...

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Beauty of surrounding world inspires Catholic artist  

ATLANTA—Artist Myrtha Vega sees the handiwork of God in the centuries-old glaciers and icebergs, each as unique as when she paints a person’s hand.  In her latest solo exhibit, wall-sized paintings...

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Father Thomas Ellerman, SM, remembered

ATLANTA—Along with his brother priests, the Marist School community is mourning the loss of alumnus Father Thomas Ellerman, SM, ’58, who died on Sept. 9, in Atlanta. He was 83 years old. Father...

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Two archdiocesan schools earn national Blue Ribbon recognition 

ATLANTA—Two schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta were recognized as national models of excellence.  Blessed Trinity High School and St. Jude the Apostle School were named 2023 National Blue Ribbon...

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Believers encouraged to use weapons of love at Rescue Atlanta  

SMYRNA—The work of the faithful is to be “agents of sabotage” against evil to collaborate with God in the re-creation of the world, Father John Riccardo of Acts XXIX told a sold-out crowd at Rescue...

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Emily Wilson shares message of being rooted in Christ at UGA visit

ATHENS—On Sept. 28, global influencer, author and speaker Emily Wilson visited the University of Georgia Catholic Center, providing an encouraging message to the community.   Wilson spoke on identity...

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Castranio Georgia Bulletin Fund to sustain work of archdiocesan newspaper 

ATLANTA—For 60 years, The Georgia Bulletin has been the source of Catholic news for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. In commemoration of the anniversary, an endowment named for its late executive editor...

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Dialogue on ‘Laudate Deum’ October 12

ATLANTA–The Office of Justice and Peace Ministries of the Archdiocese of Atlanta announces a dialogue on Pope Francis’ new apostolic exhortation, “Laudate Deum” (“Praise God”). Bishop Joel M. Konzen,...

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Emory author hopes to inspire view of parishes as ‘schools of solidarity’ 

DECATUR—Susan B. Reynolds studies and teaches Catholic theology at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. She recently published her first book “People Get Ready: Ritual, Solidarity, and...

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Archdiocesan schools strive for podium appearances at state meet 

ATLANTA—Cross-country teams at the three Archdiocese of Atlanta high schools are tightening their laces to put in the miles with speed drills, pacing runs and conditioning on hills.    The season is...

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