A Case for Life: Justice, Mercy and The Death Penalty

Join community and faith leaders and special guest Sister Helen Prejean for a panel discussion on the death penalty in America.

Annual Appeal kicks off for 2018, calls for support of the work of the church

ATLANTA—Consider these: the ministries of Peace and Justice, Respect Life, Disabilities, Child and Youth Protection; the religious education and preschool programs; the ministries on campuses, in [...]

King Center honors Catholic school students for art promoting love

ATLANTA—Two Catholic school students were recognized Jan. 9 at The King Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Atlanta, for their artwork depicting the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Beatitudes are fruits of hope, not cheap talk, pope says in Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile (CNS)—The beatitudes are not cheap words for those who think they know it all yet do not commit to faith; they are the fruit of a hopeful heart that yearns for peace and [...]

Remembering the Life of Fr. Juan de la Cruz

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Fr. Juan de la Cruz, who passed away on January 16. A Vigil will be held on Tuesday, January 23, at St. Oliver Plunkett Catholic Church, 3200 Brooks [...]

Longtime, faithful parish faith leader celebrated

DECATUR—The RCIA Ministry of Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Decatur, honored Josie Mitchell Oct. 22 for more than three decades of service to the ministry.

RESCHEDULED – Funeral Mass for Msgr. Donald “Doc” Kiernan

Due to snow/icy road conditions, the Funeral Mass has been rescheduled for 11:00 a.m. this Friday, January 19, 2018 at All Saints Catholic Church, 2443 Mt. Vernon Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338. A [...]

The Good News should enliven our online conversation

Archbishop Gregory talks about sharing the Good News online in his latest column, “What I Have Seen and Heard.”

Marist School announces appointments of new president, principal

ATLANTA—Marist School has announced that its principal, Marist Father Joel M. Konzen, has been appointed the school’s president by Father Paul Frechette, SM, provincial superior of the Society of [...]

Football, volleyball players from Catholic schools earn end-of-season accolades

ATLANTA—Six football players from St. Pius X High School were selected for the all-county team, and 18 were named to the all-region teams. Defensive lineman Marco Dinkins and kicker Nolan Aldrich [...]

Finster’s ‘The Night Before Christmas’ transcends superficial

I am a fourth-generation Atlanta native, which means that I have a deep affinity for my hometown’s landmarks and institutions. Of all the Atlanta places that I treasure, The High Museum of Art is [...]