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Atlanta
Sons of Atlanta: Record seminarian class reflects growing culture of vocations in archdiocese
Twenty-six men in the Archdiocese of Atlanta applied to enter the seminary this year, and 20 were accepted, making it the largest incoming class in the archdiocese’s history. Vocations leaders say the milestone reflects years of work to strengthen priestly formation and build a culture of discernment.
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Atlanta
New program in Archdiocese of Atlanta helps students grow in faith
Run to Jesus, a new program in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, will teach children and teenagers how to deepen their relationship with Christ while facing everyday challenges.
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Atlanta
Monica Donohue to speak at August Magnificat
Monica Donohue, who had a profound conversion experience at age 31, will be the speaker at the next Magnificat gathering for women to be held on Saturday morning, Aug. 22, at Holy Cross Church.
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Atlanta
Cathedral community, neighbor churches partner with Intown Cares to extend hospitality to homeless
After the pandemic, organizations aiding the homeless struggled with resources and funding and began to shut down, leaving a void in the Buckhead area. Nearby churches, including the Cathedral of Christ the King, recognized a growing need for support, and formed a relationship with Intown Cares.
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Atlanta
Archbishop Hartmayer writes letter to the faithful on SSPX schism
On July 13, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., shared a pastoral letter concerning the Society of St. Pius X and the faithful of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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Conyers
Cistercians of the Strict Observance: Drawn to intimacy with God
“Sent to Serve: Profiles of religious life in Atlanta” is a series of The Georgia Bulletin and looks at the charisms and work of the religious order priests, brothers and sisters serving in the archdiocese. The Trappist monks of Conyers are highlighted.
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Atlanta
Father Anthony Curran, archdiocesan priest, dies at 84
Father Anthony Thomas “Tony” Curran, who served as a priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta for 59 years, died June 29. He was 84 years old.
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Lawrenceville
St. Lawrence marks nation’s semiquincentennial with prayer, celebrations
St. Lawrence Church is marking the country’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with prayer, music and cultural celebrations.
