Gregory John Hartmayer
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Born | Buffalo, New York, United States | November 21, 1951
Parents | John W. & Sally Hartmayer |
Previous post(s) | Bishop of Savannah (2011-2020) |
Education | Boston College Emmanuel College St. Anthony-on-Hudson Seminary St. Hyacinth College and Seminary |
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Religious style | Archbishop |
Gregory John Hartmayer,
Biography
Early life
Gregory Hartmayer was born on November 21, 1951, in Buffalo, New York, one of four children of John and Sally Hartmayer.[1] He was raised in Tonawanda, New York, receiving his early education at St. Amelia School.[2] Hartmayer graduated from Cardinal O'Hara High School in Tonawanda in 1969.[2]
After graduating from high school, Hartmayer joined the
From 1974 to 1975, Hartmeyer taught at Archbishop Curley High School in Baltimore.[1] He then returned to New York to study at St. Anthony-on-Hudson Seminary in Rensselaer, New York, receiving a Master of Theology degree in 1979.[3]
Ordination and ministry
Hartmayer was
Following a three-month sabbatical at
Bishop of Savannah
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On July 19, 2011,
The diocese reached a settlement in 2016 of $4.5 million to a man who accused Wayland Brown, a diocese priest, of sexually abusing him in the 1980's. Authorities could not criminally charge Brown with this offense due to the statute of limitations. Already defrocked, Brown was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2018 on other sexual abuse charges.[8]
On November 12, 2018, Hartmayer released a list of 16 clergy from the diocese with credible accusations of
Hartmayer was appointed to the board of directors of the National Catholic Educational Association in 2019.[citation needed]
Archbishop of Atlanta
Pope Francis appointed Hartmayer as archbishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta on March 5, 2020.[4][11] He was installed on May 6, 2020 in the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta.[12] The ceremony was held behind closed doors, with only a few attendees due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[13] Church journalist Rocco Palmo stated that Hartmayer was Archbishop Gregory's "chosen successor."[14]
On November 26, 2021, Hartmeyer commented on the conviction of three white men in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, a black man in Glynn County, Georgia:[15]
“We are called to acknowledge and root out racism in our neighborhoods, schools, workplaces and yes, even our churches. I hope you will join me in prayer, peace and restorative works of justice in this cause of respecting the human dignity of all.”[15]
See also
- Catholic Church hierarchy
- Catholic Church in the United States
- Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States
- List of Catholic bishops of the United States
- Lists of patriarchs, archbishops, and bishops
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Biography of Bishop–elect Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv". Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah. Archived from the original on October 7, 2011.
- ^ a b c Habuda, Janice L. (July 20, 2011). "Tonawanda native is next bishop for Georgia diocese". The Buffalo News.
- ^ a b c d "Pope Accepts Resignation of Cardinal Rigali of Philadelphia, Names Archbishop Chaput to Succeed Him; Accepts Resignation of Bishop Boland of Savannah, Georgia, Names Franciscan Pastor to Succeed Him". United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. July 19, 2011.
- ^ a b "Rinunce e Nomine, 05.03.2020". Holy See Press Office (Press release) (in Italian). March 5, 2020. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
- ^ "Bishop Gregory John Hartmayer, O.F.M. Conv". Catholic-Hierarchy.org.
- ^ "Rinunce e Nomine, 19.07.2011". Holy See Press Office (Press release) (in Italian). July 19, 2011. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
- ^ King, Barbara D. (July 19, 2011). "Pope Accepts Resignation of Bishop Boland; Appoints Franciscan Father Gregory Hartmayer". Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah (Press release). Archived from the original on October 7, 2011. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
- ^ "Lawsuit: Diocese of Savannah covered up sex abuse allegations by former priest in 1980s". Bluffton Today. Associated Press. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Skutch, Jan. "Savannah bishop releases accused priest child abuser names". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Bloomberg, Michelle Boorstein The Washington Post WP. "Georgia AG opens sex abuse investigation of the state's Catholic Church". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ "Pope Francis names new archbishop for the Archdiocese of Atlanta". Georgia Bulletin. March 5, 2020. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
- ^ Martin, Jeff (May 6, 2020). "Former Savannah bishop installed in Atlanta as archbishop – at a distance". Savannah Morning News. Associated Press. Archived from the original on March 6, 2021. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- ^ Nelson, Andrew; Smith, Samantha (May 7, 2020). "Atlanta's new archbishop is installed in quiet ceremony". Catholic News Service. Archived from the original on May 14, 2020. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
- ^ Palmo, Rocco [@roccopalmo] (November 17, 2020). " ... Atlanta's +Hartmayer: ... Card Wilton's chosen successor" (Tweet). Archived from the original on November 17, 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "Archbishop: Arbery verdict does not bring him back, but advances justice". Catholic Review. November 26, 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
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