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To: Priests, deacons, brothers, sisters, principals, parish and chancery staff
From: Maureen Smith, Director, Office of Communications
The Office of Communications presents last week’s media coverage of the Archdiocese of Atlanta in the news and The Georgia Bulletin.
In case you missed them, please see below for links to last week’s featured stories:
The Georgia Bulletin
- Sister Norma Pimentel to share stories from border ministry in virtual conference
- Catholic Extension calendars support poor mission dioceses
- Lenten ashes to be distributed by sprinkling
- Sculpture display to continue through February 3 at Holy Spirit
- Pandemic, Capitol violence change March for Life plans but not its commitment
- USCCB president prays God grants Biden ‘wisdom, courage’ to lead nation
- Father Ezeonyido remembered as priest who ‘touched so many souls’
Social Media
- Recognizing our Employees of the Year – Michael Henry is in his 19th year at Blessed Trinity, where he has served as an outstanding teacher, coach, service club leader, and for the past two years as an amazing Assistant Principal.
- How appropriate to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as we begin the week in which the Church celebrates and prays for Christian Unity!
- The 1st place winner in the @archatl Martin Luther King, Jr. poster contest is our sweet second-grader Finn. This year’s theme is based on the scriptural passage of Isaiah 61:3 and Dr. King’s promotion of love, equality, and brotherhood.”
- What a wonderful project @STMDecatur! These heroes will not be forgotten now!
- A minister himself, it’s no coincidence that some of MLK’s famous quotes have root in scripture. Today we honor and celebrate one of Georgia’s own!
En español
- Hermana Norma Pimentel compartirá historias de ministerio en la frontera en conferencia virtual
- El hombre de 2021
Local News
- Pope Francis gives blessing to Atlanta Hawks’ Martin Luther King Jr. jersey
- VP Harris makes history while inspiring millions of young women
National News
- USCCB President and Migration Chairman Welcome Administration’s Commitment to DACA and the Call for Legislation on Immigration Reform
- USCCB Migration Chairman Welcomes Administration’s Initial Effort to Reform Enforcement and Protect Families
- Catholic Leaders Express Hope with President’s Announcement that U.S. Will Rejoin the Paris Agreement on Climate Change
- USCCB Chairmen Welcome End of Ban Prohibiting Immigrants and Refugees from Certain Muslim Majority and African Countries Entering the United States
- USCCB President’s Statement on the Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as 46th President of the United States of America
- Thousands of Catholics to Pray ‘9 Days for Life’ Novena Jan. 21-29 for the Protection of Human Life
- U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for Pro-Life Activities on the 2021 March for Life
- In Commemoration of Religious Freedom Day, U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for Religious Liberty Reflects on the Importance of Dialogue
Videos
- 2021 MLK Day Virtual Eucharistic Celebration
- 32nd Annual Mass for Unborn
- Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer Reflects on the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
- Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: Bishop Kevin Strickland
- Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson
- Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: Fr. Paul Burke
- Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: Metropolitan Alexios
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Thank you.