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Red Bird Ministries expands in Archdiocese of Atlanta, supports grieving families

When a parent loses a child, the world becomes unrecognizable. Daily routines become unmanageable, and even faith can feel distant. For many grieving families, that is where Red Bird Ministries begins its work. 

• Bishops name new director of Georgia Catholic Conference 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published December 13, 2025

  Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., of Atlanta, and Bishop Stephen D. Parkes, of Savannah, named Jayna Hoffacker as the new director for the Georgia Catholic Conference on Dec. 9.  

• Basilica community celebrates its ‘spiritual home’ at rededication Mass 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published December 12, 2025

  Calling it “holy ground,” Atlanta Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., dedicated the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Nov. 16 by blessing its walls and anointing a new altar with sacred chrism.

• SVdP Georgia receives record-setting gift to connect families with housing 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published December 11, 2025

  St. Vincent de Paul Georgia received a $5 million donation from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund for its efforts to help move families into safe housing.