Atlanta
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St. Joan of Arc Field House changes the game for student athletes
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 18, 2024The new St. Joan of Arc Field House at St. Pius X High School is the final project of the $14.2 million Ring the Bells Capital Campaign at the Atlanta high school.
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Christ Child Society of Atlanta marks 20 years
Published April 16, 2024
Leaders with Christ Child Society of Atlanta met with Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., to share their enthusiasm as the organization enters its 20th year of service to children.
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Catholic leaders eyeing impact of newly-passed school voucher measure
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 10, 2024With a year to go before its implementation, archdiocesan school leaders are seeking more information to understand how the Georgia education voucher initiative may affect area schools.
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Father Jerome McKenna, CP, pastor of St. Paul of the Cross, dies
Published April 9, 2024
Father Jerome Francis McKenna, a Passionist priest, died on Sunday, April 7. He was 93 years old. Father McKenna became pastor of Atlanta’s St. Paul of the Cross Church in 2009, serving until his death.
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St. Jude principal Patty Childs named school superintendent
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published 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
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published 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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Archbishop Hartmayer expresses gratitude for Atlanta’s priests at Chrism Mass
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published 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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New associate superintendent brings ‘true passion’ for Catholic Schools
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 22, 2024The Archdiocese of Atlanta Catholic Schools hired Dr. Tony Bonta to serve as an associate superintendent for the school system. Bonta will be focused on advancement and strategic planning efforts as he focuses on school viability issues.
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Georgia Bulletin pilgrimage to follow ‘In the Footsteps of St. Paul’
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published March 22, 2024The Georgia Bulletin will host its pilgrimage, “In the Footsteps of St. Paul,” to Greece, the Greek Islands and Istanbul in September.
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Father Thomas Flynn, Emory professor, remembered
Published March 20, 2024
Father Thomas Robert Flynn died on Feb. 29. Father Flynn was 87 years old. A priest of the Diocese of Helena, Montana, he was a longtime faculty member of Emory University in Atlanta.
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Vigils across Georgia to be held for death row inmate Willie Pye
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published March 19, 2024The Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles denied clemency for death row inmate Willie James Pye at a specially called meeting Tuesday, March 19. Vigils will be held across the state the evening of the scheduled execution, March 20.
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Sister Miriam Mendoza brings guidance, light to Hispanic community
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published March 12, 2024Sister Miriam Mendoza has joined the Archdiocese of Atlanta to work in the Hispanic and Latino Ministry and with the Office of Vocations. She is a native of Guadalajara, Mexico, and is a Franciscan Sister of Our Lady of Refuge.
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Advocates, students and officials gather in support of crisis pregnancy centers
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 11, 2024Students from St. Mary’s Academy, Fayetteville, led the way around the Georgia Capitol as hundreds turned out for the 2024 Georgia March for Life.
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Lenten events mark season of prayer
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published March 11, 2024Parishes within the Archdiocese of Atlanta have shared their Lenten missions and fish fry dinners to be held during the 40-day liturgical season.
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A rededication to Irish history at Oakland Cemetery
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 8, 2024The Hibernian Benevolent Society recently rededicated its parcel at Atlanta’s historic Oakland Cemetery. A new statue of St. Patrick overlooks the redesigned space with pavers and two dozen niches for cremains.
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Cardinal Pierre encourages believers to leave ‘comfort zones’ to share Gospel
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 8, 2024Pope Francis’ ambassador to the United States, Cardinal Christophe Pierre, spent his two-day visit to Atlanta offering encouragement for the ongoing Synod on Synodality. Speaking at Emory University, Cardinal Pierre said changes in the culture and society represent an opportunity to welcome an “apostolic age” in living the faith.
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Msgr. Henry Gracz leaves legacy of inclusive faith and love at Shrine
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 7, 2024The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, where Msgr. Henry Gracz offered hospitality emphasizing “a place in God’s church for everyone,” was filled to overflowing for his funeral on Feb. 24.
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Archbishop Hartmayer asks for clemency for death row inmate Willie Pye
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published March 7, 2024On March 7, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., wrote to the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles to ask for clemency for death row inmate Willie James Pye.
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Atlanta to have Synod on Synodality listening sessions
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published February 22, 2024Dioceses in the U.S. are holding additional listening sessions as request by the Vatican’s Secretariat for the Synod of Bishops, in preparation for the second session of the global Synod on Synodality this fall. The Archdiocese of Atlanta will host five sessions between Feb. 25 and March 18.
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Companions in faith: Catholic converts assist new believers
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 22, 2024This year, the Archdiocese of Atlanta welcomed some 2,500 people at the Rite of Election. Atlanta bishops greeted the assembled at four churches. Catholics who joined the church last year are serving as companions in faith, assisting others in the journey toward the church.