Archdiocese of Atlanta cancels 2020 Eucharistic Congress
The Archdiocese of Atlanta has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Eucharistic Congress, originally scheduled for June 12-13.
Mass suspension continues through April 19, school closures extended
ATLANTA—Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, diocesan administrator, announced new instructions regarding Holy Week and distribution of the sacraments in a memo to priests, deacons and parish leaders in [...]
Sacraments, Liturgies, RCIA, PSR
The Most Rev. Joel M. Konzen, SM, released the following instructions about Holy Week to pastors and parish leaders on Friday, March 26.
Archdiocese to be rededicated to Immaculate Heart of Mary, join Pope in prayers
Dear brothers and sisters, I thank you for the many ways that you are providing for the needs of all in your care. I appreciate your creativity and dedication at this time.
Pope Francis announces extraordinary ‘urbi et orbi’ blessing March 27
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis said he will give an extraordinary blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world) at 6 p.m. Rome time Friday, [...]
Bishop Joel M. Konzen announces changes to installation of Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., as Archbishop of Atlanta
ATLANTA, Georgia – The Most Rev. Joel M. Konzen, Diocesan Administrator for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, announced today that the installation of the new archbishop of Atlanta will take place in a [...]
Archdiocese partners with High Museum for Stations of the Cross devotion
ATLANTA—Drawing from a diversity of art and reflections, believers can trace the final hours of Jesus’ life in a new Stations of the Cross devotion.
Archdiocese of Atlanta suspends all public Masses through April 5
SMYRNA—The Archdiocese of Atlanta has announced suspension of all public Masses effective March 17 and extending through April 5 amid a rise in coronavirus cases in Georgia.
Coronavirus update March 16
Dear Friends, As we walk through this Lent, we have an opportunity to embrace sacrifice and ministry in a whole new way.
COVID-19 Advisory- March 13, 2020
Dear Friends, During Lent we are called to live the gospel of Jesus Christ more fully.
Atlanta’s archdiocesan schools announce closure
SMYRNA—The Archdiocese of Atlanta’s schools will close for two weeks, starting Monday, March 16.
USCCB Statements on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
WASHINGTON – Earlier today, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), issued a reflection and prayer on Coronavirus (COVID-19). His [...]
COVID-19 Advisory – March 12, 2020
After discussions with medical experts, health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and pastors and worship offices, we are putting these conditions in place to address [...]
Vatican closes St. Peter’s Square, Basilica to tourists through April 3
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–In cooperation with Italian emergency measures, the Vatican has closed St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to tourists starting March 10 through April 3.
Practice of tracking Massgoers for political purposes gains scrutiny
WASHINGTON (CNS)—Regular Massgoers in some parts of the country have been tracked using cellphone location data by at least one organization looking to turn out voters to support specific [...]
Archbishop Hartmayer says Atlanta appointment is ‘like coming home’
SMYRNA—After an 11-month absence of an archbishop, Pope Francis appointed a familiar face to be the spiritual leader of Catholics in north and central Georgia.
Pope Francis names new archbishop for the Archdiocese of Atlanta
ATLANTA, Georgia – This morning, March 5, Pope Francis named Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., as seventh Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Bishop Hartmayer is currently the [...]
