Sunday Mass dispensation extended through September 28

ATLANTA–Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., announced Aug. 25 that the suspension of the obligation to attend Sunday Mass has been extended until Monday, Sept. 28 in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

Archbishop Hartmayer celebrates livestreamed Chrism Mass

ATLANTA–Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., used his first Chrism Mass homily in Atlanta to call for unity among priests with “a mission of formation, affirmation and reconciliation.”

Lebanon’s Catholic leaders seek help; here’s where to donate

BEIRUT (CNS)–As Lebanon’s Catholic leaders appealed for help for their country, international and U.S. organizations appealed for donations for Beirut, capital of a country already suffering from [...]

Making the poor a priority isn’t political, it’s the Gospel, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -Church teaching on giving priority to the well-being of the poor and marginalized is not a political or ideological choice; it lies at the very heart of the Gospel, Pope [...]

Catholic Foundation of North Georgia announces new board members

ATLANTA—The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia announces that nine new members have been added to its board of directors as of July 1.

Atlanta Catechist Conference goes virtual on August 22

ATLANTA–Those who work or volunteer in religious education are invited to attend this year’s virtual Atlanta Catechist Conference (ACC) on Saturday, Aug. 22.

Church views voting as a moral obligation

ATLANTA–As elections draw near, Catholics are reminded by the church that voting is considered a moral obligation.

Lebanon’s Catholic leaders seek help; here’s where to donate

BEIRUT (CNS)–As Lebanon’s Catholic leaders appealed for help for their country, international and U.S. organizations appealed for donations for Beirut, capital of a country already suffering from [...]

Archdiocesan schools resume classes August 12

ATLANTA—Archdiocesan schools will open soon for classroom instruction but will be providing flexibility for families to allow distance learning for up to eight weeks.

Families prepare for a different kind of school year

ATLANTA—Beth Enz saw her rising third grader do fine academically in March when her classmates suddenly were only visible on a computer screen.

U.S. Bishops’ President Joins in Solidarity with the Suffering of Lebanon After Explosion in the Port of Beirut

WASHINGTON—Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued the following statement in solidarity with Lebanon after the explosion in the [...]

Rosary Army leaders plan for the future

CUMMING—Jennifer and Greg Willits were busy celebrating an anniversary—marking nearly 20 years of their ministry, and 15 years of their podcast.