Darkness does not mean devil has won, pope says at audience

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Prayer is not a magic wand or a way to ask God to be at one’s service, Pope Francis said.

First year of archbishop’s ministry shaped by pandemic

ATLANTA—On May 6, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., marked one year as shepherd of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

‘They all ate and were satisfied’

It is easy to postpone the deepening of one’s personal relationship with Christ for the sake of spending more time problem solving.

Historical issues of The Georgia Bulletin now available online

ATLANTA—Digital versions of The Georgia Bulletin are now available for anyone to search online.

Say ‘yes’ to the Holy Spirit, ‘no’ to divisive ideologies, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–The Holy Spirit’s gift of comfort and solace is meant to unite all men and women and not take sides with any ideology, Pope Francis said on Pentecost.

Marist School athletic director retires after 25 years

ATLANTA—Thomas “Tommy” Marshall, Marist School athletic director will retire this summer after 25 years serving at the Catholic high school.

Walking With Moms in Need initiative addresses barriers to choosing life

Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Church feeds hundreds daily

NORCROSS–Six days a week, a 2004 grey Honda Odyssey minivan, with a rosary hanging from its rearview mirror and a St. Joseph prayer card tucked in its dashboard, gets loaded with nearly 300 meals.

School in Ghana named in honor of Bishop Joel Konzen

ATLANTA—A new school, named for Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, of Atlanta, will open doors and possibilities for 225 vulnerable children living in Ghana, West Africa.

CNEWA launches appeal to help Indian churches respond to COVID-19 crisis

NEW YORK (CNS)–Catholic Near East Welfare Association has launched an emergency campaign to help India’s local churches respond to the escalating COVID-19 crisis, announced Msgr. Peter I. [...]

Up, up and away

This week, I share an ancient legend about the ascension of Jesus into heaven. According to this legend, when Jesus reached heaven, his body still showed the wounds of crucifixion.

Georgia Bulletin pilgrimages take flight in 2022

ATLANTA—Reservations are being accepted for two pilgrimages in 2022 sponsored by The Georgia Bulletin.

Duc In Altum a ‘connector and collaborator’ of ideas for educators

ATLANTA—What began as a small summit in 2015, hosted by four school leaders and a priest, is expanding into a national network for educators and the diverse communities they serve.

Archbishop Hartmayer encourages young professionals at speaker series

ATLANTA—The local chapter of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) gathered recently for an executive speaker series event featuring Atlanta Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv.

Corpus Christi parishioners join community effort to garden with love

STONE MOUNTAIN—In a garden less than two miles away from Corpus Christi Church, volunteers grow produce to help feed local families.