Catholic dioceses in South ‘in a growth mode,’ says archbishop

CHARLESTON, S.C. (CNS)—The Catholic dioceses of the Carolinas and Georgia are experiencing record growth, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory said during a meeting of the U.S. Catholic Church’s Atlanta [...]

Architectural tours of Conyers monastery offered through October

CONYERS—See the beauty and history of the Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Monastery in Conyers during the monthly Highlights and Insights Tour, sponsored by the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance.

Raleigh priest ordained auxiliary bishop for Atlanta

ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory called the ordination of Bernard E. “Ned” Shlesinger III to the episcopate a “wonderfully happy day in the life of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.”

A year of state championships for Catholic schools

ATLANTA—Archdiocesan and independent Catholic high schools captured individual and team state championships last fall and winter and this past spring in a variety of sports. Four of the [...]

Programs for the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-Elect Bernard E. Shlesinger III

Please see the attached programs for the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-Elect Bernard E. Shlesinger III. You are invited to join us for this blessed celebration by watching LIVE [...]

Changing church landscape requires mutual accompaniment, convocation hears

ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS)—The U.S. Catholic Church’s increasing diversity presents Catholics with the opportunity to accompany each other on the journey of faith Pope Francis envisions, a Boston [...]

Tell us about your experience at this year’s Eucharistic Congress

Thank you for attending this year’s Eucharistic Congress! Tell us about your experience by completing this short survey in English or Spanish. Please save the date for next year’s [...]

Archdiocesan newspaper, videographer earn 14 awards at annual media conference

ATLANTA—The Georgia Bulletin and the archdiocesan Office of Communications were honored with 14 awards from the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada at the 2017 Catholic [...]

Spirit of welcome, openness draws many to Cathedral Hispanic mission

ATLANTA—Since relocating to Buford Highway two years ago, the Cathedral of Christ the King Hispanic Mission has nearly quadrupled in size, now drawing some 1,400 people to the mission’s two [...]

The Appointment of The Most Reverend Luis R. Zarama as Bishop of Raleigh, NC

Pope Francis in today’s appointment has honored The Archdiocese of Atlanta with the gift of Bishop Luis R. Zarama to become the new Bishop of Raleigh.  How fortunate that local Church is to [...]

Pilgrims immersed in prayers at Marian shrines of Fatima, Lourdes

FATIMA, Portugal—In the warm darkness, thousands of faces were illuminated by candlelight. People bunched together around a small chapel where the rosary was being led. Every five Hail Marys [...]