Archbishop Hartmayer’s statement in response to Holy Land violence
ATLANTA–Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., issued a statement Oct. 12 in response to violence in the Holy Land. His statement follows: “The news of the violent terrorist attacks in Israel over...
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Archbishop Hartmayer joins interfaith effort for death penalty reform
ATLANTA—United in a common commitment to end the death penalty, dozens of faith leaders and advocates assembled outside the Georgia State Capitol Oct. 10 for a prayer vigil. More than 50 people...
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Advocates urge canonization for the ‘Saintly Six’ Black Catholic pioneers
ATLANTA—A group of pioneering Black Catholics, who served with love and devotion in the face of racism and injustice, are at the center of an effort by advocates to urge Pope Francis to expedite...
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Light of Our Parish Life: Proclaiming the word of God at Mass
ATLANTA–Knowing the stories, the history, the lived experience of someone invites you to know them personally, deeply and intimately. God, in the Scriptures entrusted to our church, reveals himself...
View ArticleFloriani to visit Atlanta Archdiocese
ATLANTA—Floriani, a men’s vocal ensemble dedicated to serving the church and saving the culture through the beauty of sacred music, will visit the Archdiocese of Atlanta Oct. 29-Nov. 5. Ensemble...
View ArticleGeorgia Supreme Court allows ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban to stand for now
(OSV News)–The Georgia Supreme Court Oct. 24 rejected a lower court’s ruling, allowing a Georgia law restricting abortion after six weeks gestation to remain in effect amid ongoing legal challenges....
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Father Eduardo Rodriguez, OCSO, remembered
CONYERS—Father Eduardo Rodriguez, OCSO, a monk at the Monastery of Our Lady of the Holy Spirit, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the monastery infirmary in the company of his brothers. He was a monk of 61...
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St. Thomas More Society helps lawyers maintain spiritual values
ATLANTA—At a breakfast table crowded with hot sauce, dairy creamers and a thermos of coffee, members of the St. Thomas More Society prayed the liturgy of the hours. Scrolling on their cell phones,...
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Full plates bring students together at KSU Catholic Center
KENNESAW—Sitting at an indoor picnic table and watched over by a statue of St. Francis of Assisi, Elena Hamrick finished a plate of enchiladas alongside rice and beans. The 17-year-old student...
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Parish Milestone: Holy Family Church at 50 years
MARIETTA—The community at Holy Family Church celebrated its Golden Anniversary in early October, bringing together young and old, long timers and new members for a weekend of festivities. Phil Mooney...
View ArticleGeorgia Attorney General warns of scams targeting faith-based communities
ATLANTA—On Oct. 16, Attorney General Chris Carr warned Georgians of an imposter scam targeting faith-based communities. In the scams, fraudsters pose as religious leaders to try and trick parishioners...
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Marist School’s first lay president centers year around students, teachers
ATLANTA—Masses, sporting events and enthusiastic assemblies with staff and students have filled the calendar of J.D. Childs, the new president of Marist School. In addition to being present on campus...
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For 25 years Ukrainian Catholic Church provides comfort, community
CONYERS—Thousands of miles from home and concerned for family living through wartime conditions, Mariana Liabyha, 32, found a place of peace at Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church. “For me, it’s...
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St. Pius X High School commemorates Veterans Day
ATLANTA—Students crowded each other to offer thanks and shake the hand of Hilbert Margol, a 99-year-old Jewish WW II veteran who helped liberate a German concentration camp, after his address to a...
View ArticleSave the date for #iGiveCatholic
ATLANTA—Giving Tuesday is Nov. 28. The initiative, started in 2012, aims to celebrate generosity by spotlighting the work of nonprofits. It is part of the initiative to aid charities after a day of...
View ArticleArchbishop Hartmayer offers condolences to family of former First Lady...
ATLANTA—Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., sent a letter of condolence to President Jimmy Carter and his family upon learning of the Nov. 19 death of Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. The...
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Sixty years of The Georgia Bulletin
ATLANTA—On the front page of the Nov. 28, 1963 issue of The Georgia Bulletin, still in its inaugural year of publication, Archbishop Paul J. Hallinan offered words of prayer following the assassination...
View ArticleAdvent 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....
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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. Family and scores of students from Clark Atlanta University gathered at...
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Bishop Konzen, Atlanta Catholics tour Ghanaian school, health centre
ATLANTA—Following his first visit to the Pope Francis School & Health Centre (PFSHC) in Ghana, West Africa, Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, of Atlanta called the campus “serene and striking.” Bishop...
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