After meeting with pope, cardinal hopeful about addressing crisis

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston struck a determinedly hopeful tone after his long-awaited meeting with Pope Francis to discuss the growing sexual abuse crisis [...]

Catechists deserve ‘best support possible,’ says conference organizer

ATLANTA—A rainy morning did not deter 1,500 catechists from filling the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel and Convention Center on Aug. 18 for the 12th annual Atlanta Catechist Conference, hosted [...]

National Encuentro to cultivate renewed energy in local Catholic community

Archbishop Gregory talks about how the National Encuentro celebrates faith and community in his latest column, “What I Have Seen and Heard.”

Thought-provoking Jesuit author to present at two local parishes

Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory discusses the upcoming visit of Jesuit Father James Martin.

State attorney general presses archdiocese for ‘new day of transparency’

ATLANTA—Georgia’s top law enforcement officer urged the Archdiocese of Atlanta to “unwaveringly commit to a new day of transparency and openness” in response to Pennsylvania’s investigation into [...]

Taking on the challenge to restore confidence in the Church

Archbishop Gregory talks about the challenge of restoring confidence in the Catholic Church in his latest column, "What I Have Seen and Heard."

St. Peter Chanel confirmation conference parts ways with traditional preparation

ROSWELL—On a sunny Saturday morning in July, a caravan of SUVs and minivans formed at St. Peter Chanel Church in Roswell. One by one teenagers slowly exited the vehicles.