Choir brings Gregorian chant to worship at Atlanta parishes
“Dum Transisset Sabbatum, Maria Magdalene et Maria Jacobi et Salome emerunt aromata, ut venientes ungerent Jesum. Alleluia.”
Archbishop Hartmayer addresses return to Mass in letter to the faithful
ATLANTA—Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., shares the following letter to Catholics in the Archdiocese regarding expiration of the dispensation of obligation to attend Mass:
Pope calls for monthlong global prayer marathon for end of pandemic
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Pope Francis has called for a global prayer marathon for the entire month of May, praying for the end to the pandemic.
Accountability, transparency, due process still needed, abuse experts say
ROME (CNS)—To help foster a wider discussion on work that still must be done to safeguard minors and vulnerable people in the Catholic Church a canon law journal published a series of talks by experts.
Archbishop’s statement on Chauvin conviction
ATLANTA–Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., released a statement on the conviction of a former Minnesota police officer in the murder of George Floyd:
Saying he missed people, pope returns to window for Sunday prayer
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Greeting visitors in St. Peter’s Square after nearly a month of tight restrictions due to the pandemic, Pope Francis said he was happy to see people allowed to gather and be [...]
Catholics encourage long-term support of Newnan’s tornado recovery
NEWNAN–In a matter of minutes a powerful nighttime tornado in late March destroyed businesses and homes in western Coweta county, leaving many families without a place to live.
Sister Marie Sullivan, OP, celebrates jubilee
SINSINAWA, Wis.—Sister Marie Sullivan, OP, will mark her 70th jubilee this year, along with nine other Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa commemorating 70 years.
Atlanta’s 2021 jubilarian priests
ATLANTA–Sixteen priests serving in the Archdiocese of Atlanta celebrate milestone anniversaries of their ordinations to the priesthood this year.
Renewal of promises draws priests together at Chrism Mass
ATLANTA—Sixteen priests were honored for their years of ministry in the Archdiocese of Atlanta when Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., celebrated the second Chrism Mass shaped by the [...]
Catechists honored as front line evangelizers
ATLANTA—Catechetical leaders from parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta were celebrated for their years of service, dedication and accomplishments on March 15.
Christ’s victory over death proclaims a second chance for all, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–The Easter liturgies–with the fire, sharing of light from the paschal candle assure people that it is never too late to start again, Pope Francis said.
Cardinal, at pope’s Good Friday service, decries divisions within church
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–As Pope Francis presided over the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion, the preacher of the papal household called on bishops and all Catholics to examine their consciences for ways [...]
