Georgia Bulletin

The Newspaper of the Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta

  1. On Palm Sunday, pope prays people open hearts to God, quell all hatred

    Only 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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  2. Rose Hawthorne’s remarkable life story in the spotlight as sainthood cause advances 

    Pope 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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  3. Atlanta Catholics find ‘the Holy Spirit is in our midst’ at Synod sessions

    A Decatur listening session, on March 7, was one of the latest conversations taking place among Catholics and others as part of the Synod on Synodality, the initiative started by Pope Francis to get church members talking and listening to one another. 

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  4. At audience, pope looks at virtue of prudence, prays for peace

    War is always a defeat,” Pope Francis said, urging people at his March 20 general audience to pray that leaders in war-torn nations would have the courage to negotiate for peace.

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  5. ‘Invite One Back’ initiative helps parishes reach lapsed Catholics

    The U.S. bishops launched resources in early March as part of the “Invite One Back” initiative, equipping clergy and parish leaders to invite those who have stopped attending Sunday Mass to fill the pews once again.

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