
Welcome to Bearing Light, a bi-weekly podcast from The Georgia Bulletin, where the Catholic Church meets the community. See shine a light on Catholics in north and central Georgia, and beyond. From parish leaders to dedicated parishioners, discover how the Holy Spirit is moving in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsReligion & Spirituality | |||

Leaders of the Young Catholic Professionals' Atlanta Chapter talk about living their faith in the workplace and welcome others to join as its members pursue holiness and form authentic friendships along the way.
Pat Nash of the Knights of Columbus of St. Joseph Church, Marietta, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the parish fish fry, a Lenten tradition for many local councils and parishes.
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Catholic School Superintendent Patty Childs and Lauren Schell, director of leadership development for Catholic schools, join Bearing Light to talk about Atlanta's schools and students, their success stories and the challenges of growth.
On this episode, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., celebrates Catholic Schools Week. Archbishop Hartmayer talks about his role as the board president for the National Catholic Educational Association, his favorite extracurricular activities... more
Jayna Hoffacker, director of the Georgia Catholic Conference, talks about the role of the conference as well as the call to faithful citizenship.
Reporter Andrew Nelson is joined by the director of Marist School's Bearing Witness Institute Brendan Murphy. The institute works to promote understanding among faith communities and will be part of a commemoration of Nostra Aetate in January.
In this episode, Georgia Bulletin reporters take a look back at the most memorable Catholic news stories of the year.
On this episode, Michael Accurso, director of music and liturgy of the Cathedral of Christ the King, shares his insight on the carols of Advent and Christmas.
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Bearing Light showcases stories and conversations from Catholics in north and central Georgia, with a focus on faith in community, education, and civic life. Recent episodes center on Catholic education, interfaith dialogue, liturgy and music, synodality, and local church initiatives, often featuring educators, church leaders, and journalists from The Georgia Bulletin. The show blends personal journeys with practical discussions about programs, community engagement, and how faith informs everyday life. A notable pattern is the emphasis on collaboration across parishes, schools, and diocesan initiatives, as well as coverage of regional events and synodal processes. The format tends to mix interview-style conversations with reflections on loc... more
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Recent guests on Bearing Light include:
1. Patty Childs
2. Lauren Schell
3. Gregory Hartmayer
4. Brendan Murphy
5. Michael Accurso
6. Maureen Smith
7. Jenny Miles
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