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Ordained to the permanent diaconate Feb. 7 were, front from left, Deacon Chester Wiernusz, Deacon Robert Major, Deacon Alex Kuriatnyk, Deacon Wayne Morrison, Deacon Peter Chacon and Deacon Danilo Arias. Congratulating the new deacons following Mass were, back from left, Deacon José Espinosa, co-director of diaconate formation; Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv.; Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM; Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III, Bishop John N. Tran and Deacon Dennis Dorner, director of the permanent diaconate. Photo by Julianna Leopold
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Archdiocese of Atlanta welcomes six permanent deacons
Six men from the Archdiocese of Atlanta were ordained to the permanent diaconate Feb. 7 at Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Church. The newly ordained will serve in parishes and bring diverse backgrounds, families and ministerial experience to their new roles.
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Archbishop Hartmayer offers encouragement to eighth graders
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published February 19, 2026Archbishop Hartmayer offered words of encouragement to students during the annual Mass for eighth graders. “Use your education to improve your community,” he told the young people. “Don’t be satisfied with just the way things are.”
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Our Lady of the Assumption expands campus with outdoor STEM space
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published February 19, 2026Our Lady of the Assumption School celebrated the opening of a new outdoor STEM learning space. The campus expansion brings science, technology, engineering and mathematics lessons outdoors.
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Find a fish fry: Parishes announce 2026 Lenten dinners
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published February 19, 2026Churches and Knights of Columbus Councils across the Archdiocese of Atlanta share details of their fish frys, offering delicious food, fellowship and a sense of community this Lenten season.
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