WASHINGTON (OSV News)–Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates descended upon the nation’s capital for the 50th March for Life Jan. 20–the first national march since the overturn of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that initially prompted the annual demonstration.

ROSWELL—“God will provide,” is the episcopal motto of Atlanta’s newest auxiliary, Bishop John Nhan Tran, ordained Monday, Jan. 23 in a joyous afternoon Mass at St. Peter Chanel Church.

ATLANTA—Parishes across the Archdiocese of Atlanta held memorial Masses for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in early January after the death of the retired pontiff Dec. 31.

ATLANTA—With the civil rights movement anthem “We Shall Overcome,” the Archdiocese of Atlanta celebrated its annual Mass honoring native son, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

The challenge of remembering and keeping established public holidays increases with every new addition to the calendar.