Betsy Orr
Betsy is a native of Atlanta, a mother of two young adults, and a convert to Catholicism. A life-long Christian raised in the Episcopal church, she experienced a deep conversion and was received into the Catholic Church in May of 2008. She has led Bible studies for over 30 years.
A parishioner at St. Joseph’s in Washington, GA, Betsy and a team of people are revitalizing the site of the first Catholic congregation in Georgia into a faith-focused district which includes the historic Church of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Locust Grove Cemetery, a retreat property, and a working farm.
Betsy is an investor in Good Country Pictures, a movie company bringing the stories of Flannery O’Connor to feature film and TV in hopes of evangelizing the culture. Wildcat, a biopic on the life of Flannery O’Connor, was released in September 2023, receiving numerous accolades for creativity and production.
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Upcoming Programs by Betsy Orr
The Lenten Walk: Three Essentials of True Discipleship
Join Heritage Founder Betsy Orr for this special Lenten retreat, designed to deepen your faith and personal commitment to Christ. Explore three of the essential qualities needed for an on-going life of meaningful discipleship. This program is open to guests age 18 and older. Wednesday only attendance is also an option. To register for Wednesday […]
The Lenten Walk: Three Essentials to True Discipleship *DAY ONLY*
Join Heritage Founder Betsy Orr for this special Lenten retreat, designed to deepen your faith and personal commitment to Christ. Explore essential qualities needed for an on-going life of meaningful discipleship. This program is open to guests age 18 and older. Overnight retreat attendance is also an option. To register for Tuesday night and Wednesday, […]
Advent Almost Silent Retreat for Women
Also with Rev. Paul Moreau, VF
Father Paul Moreau and Heritage Founder Betsy Orr have been connected for nearly 2 decades. In 2007, Betsy, who was a Protestant Christian at the time, found herself at a silent retreat led by Father Paul which focused on the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Extended periods of silence that fateful weekend served […]