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St. Jude principal Patty Childs named school superintendent
April 4, 2024Bishop Joel M. Konzen announced April 4 that Patty Childs, current principal of St. Jude the Apostle School, has been named Superintendent of Catholic Schools. Childs will begin her new role on July 1.
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Death penalty opponents gather for prayer vigils
April 4, 2024Vigils were held across Georgia the evening of the execution of Willie James Pye to pray for those facing the death penalty and for victims and their families. Pye was executed March 20 after an appeal for clemency was denied.
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The Eucharist and Easter
April 3, 2024I believe we complicate the simplicity of the Eucharist—the Real Presence of Christ, who wishes us to consume him so that we can go forth to love as he loves.
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Archbishop Hartmayer expresses gratitude for Atlanta’s priests at Chrism Mass
April 1, 2024Celebrating 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.” Fourteen priests celebrating jubilee anniversaries of their ordinations were honored at the Mass.
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Easter marks the ‘rebirth of hope amid the ruins of failure,’ pope says
March 31, 2024Easter is a promise that no matter how dark the world may seem and no matter how heavy the burdens one carries, victory belongs to the Risen Christ and all who believe in him, Pope Francis said.
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St. Justin Martyr’s timeless description of the Mass in the early church
March 30, 2024One of the great joys of working with OCIA is that catechesis constantly reminds me of my own conversion experience, as well as my abiding love for the church.
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When in Rome: The Beauty of the Eternal City
March 26, 2024In this travelogue, Georgia Bulletin Staff Writer Natalia Duron shares her experiences as a first-time pilgrim to Rome.
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On Palm Sunday, pope prays people open hearts to God, quell all hatred
March 25, 2024Only Jesus can deliver humanity from hatred and violence, Pope Francis said on Palm Sunday. “Jesus entered Jerusalem as a humble and peaceful king,” he said in brief remarks after celebrating Mass in St. Peter’s Square. He prayed that the faithful would open their hearts to the Lord.
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Rose Hawthorne’s remarkable life story in the spotlight as sainthood cause advances
March 25, 2024Pope Francis authorized the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints to decree as “venerable” Mother Mary Alphonsa Hawthorne—also known as Rose Hawthorne. She was founder of the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of St. Rose of Lima, who serve in New York and Atlanta.
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Easter story has special meaning for broken-hearted people
March 22, 2024Every Easter there are pots of sweet lilies crowding church altars, little girls in frothy dresses, boys in bow ties and alleluias ringing out for the first time since Lent began.