St. Jude Thaddeus relic at Lilburn Lenten mission
LILBURN—For centuries, Catholics and others have sought the hope, refuge and strength associated with the prayers and veneration of the “Apostle of Hope,” St. Jude Thaddeus.
National Catholic “Call-In Day” to Congress for Dreamers
All dioceses in the United States have been invited to participate in a national Catholic “call-in day” to Congress to express support for Dreamers. The call to congressional offices in [...]
Readings at Mass offer God’s ‘real-time’ help, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Listening to the Scripture readings at Mass is hearing God speak directly to his people, offering spiritual sustenance and needed guidance for life’s difficult journey, Pope [...]
Pinecrest Academy celebrates 25 years
CUMMING—A portrait of the late Msgr. R. Donald Kiernan was placed on the right side of the altar for the Founders’ Day Mass at Pinecrest Academy in Cumming Feb. 2—a nod of appreciation for the [...]
A new bishop learns through support and prayers
Archbishop Gregory asks for prayers for our new auxiliary bishop in his column, “What I Have Seen and Heard.”
Appointment of The Reverend Joel M. Konzen, S.M. as Auxiliary Bishop of Atlanta
“This morning Pope Francis has once again demonstrated his great love for this local Church by assigning The Reverend Joel M. Konzen, S.M., as an Auxiliary Bishop. Bishop-Elect Konzen has [...]
Ritual, consistency lead to better participation at Mass, study suggests
DETROIT (CNS)—So who really is singing “Gather Us In” at Mass? Does the pastor asking people about their week really make the Mass friendlier and more engaging? Why is the Our Father so engaging? [...]
