Requests for vaccine exemption letters from clergy

I understand some of you are getting requests from your parishioners to sign vaccine exemption forms. Priests and deacons of the Archdiocese of Atlanta should not sign a religious exemption request form for vaccines.    Neither Church doctrine or canon law prohibits the vaccination of persons, nor does it reduce the responsibility of Catholic institutions to … Read more

Expanded offerings of The Georgia Bulletin

Dear friends,   For more than six decades, The Georgia Bulletin has been a valuable source of Catholic news and commentary in north and central Georgia. During this time, layout and delivery methods have changed significantly but never the core mission—to deliver the stories that unite us. The Georgia Bulletin provides Catholic perspective on current events and … Read more

iGiveCatholic Registration is NOW OPEN!

iGiveCatholic Registration is NOW OPEN!  The Catholic Foundation is thrilled to bring #iGiveCatholic back to the Archdiocese of Atlanta for the 9th year! To register for your Catholic parish, school, nonprofit or ministry, go to igivecatholic.org/p/registration.  This year, Giving Tuesday (and #iGiveCatholic) will be on December 2. The advanced giving phase will begin on Monday, … Read more

Pledge your support for death row Christmas packages 

We invite parishes, schools and other archdiocesan offices or ministries to consider holding fundraising programs or events for our death row Christmas package project.   Simply contact me to make a pledge for the number of packages your community would like to sponsor. Then start planning your bake sale, raffle or other program or event to … Read more

Catholic Charities Atlanta Grief and Loss Support Group

We are here to help you cope and navigate the stages of grief and loss by providing a safe space to share experiences and find support—you are not alone. Symptoms of grief can include regret, anger, guilt, anxiety and sadness.  CCA’s Grief and Loss Support Group, led by a team of clinicians, aims to normalize … Read more

Update—Latest information on local Pilgrimage Sites for Jubilee Year of Hope

Mary Our Queen Catholic Church has submitted some changes to their schedule. Please see below for the latest local pilgrimage sites information: English Spanish These sites will welcome pilgrims beginning on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Sunday, February 2, to the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on Tuesday, January 6, … Read more

Georgia Catholic Conference releases statement on immigration

Atlanta Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., Bishop Stephen D. Parkes of Savannah and the auxiliary bishops of Atlanta—Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM; Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger, III and Bishop John N. Tran—have released a statement in response to the recent immigration actions.  You can read the statement on The Georgia Bulletin’s website in English, … Read more

ACTION ALERT! Petition for administration to resume funding for foreign assistance programs

The Administration has stopped foreign assistance programs while under review. Your action is needed!   Please visit Catholic Relief Services’ website to learn more and help millions of children and families receive crucial assistance. Share this link in your communications. It contains a form with a petition to send directly to elected officials. It only takes … Read more