Lyke House gallery uplifts contributions of Black Catholics
ATLANTA—In the large artwork, faces of every shape and color stare in adoration at the sun-like Eucharist.
A second COVID Thanksgiving of service
ATLANTA—Many working hands around the Archdiocese of Atlanta share with others around the Thanksgiving holiday, from loading stuffed food boxes in trunks of cars with the makings of a home-cooked [...]
Cathedral of Christ the King hosts exact casting of Michelangelo’s Pietà
ATLANTA—A life-size marble casting of Michelangelo’s ‘Pietà’ is on display at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta.
Archbishop Hartmayer offers statement following verdicts in Ahmaud Arbery case
Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., has released a statement in response to the verdicts rendered today in the case of Ahmaud Arbery in Brunswick, Georgia.
Advent season a time for reflection, preparation
ATLANTA—Before the Thanksgiving leftovers are put away, retail stores, commercials and advertisements hurry us into the Christmas season.
Now thank we all our God
On Oct. 3, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln, wearied by a bloody Civil War that threatened to destroy the Union and the very future of the American Dream, proclaimed a day of National Thanksgiving.
Sister Susan Arcaro’s decades-long ministry started with sharing meals
FLOWERY BRANCH—Sister Susan Arcaro has spent nearly three decades in the Archdiocese of Atlanta helping others get to the core of faith by seeing how God stirs their souls.
A new church home for Dawsonville Catholics
DAWSONVILLE—Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv, consecrated a new church building for Christ the Redeemer Church in Dawsonville on the Feast of All Saints, Nov. 1.
Synod on synodality should not avoid problems, archbishop says in homily
BALTIMORE (CNS) –More than 200 bishops and archbishops and six cardinals concelebrated the opening Mass for the fall assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the first in-person [...]
Bishops’ focus on Communion crisis highlights bigger issue, theologians say
WASHINGTON (CNS)—When the U.S. bishops highlighted Communion in their spring meeting, announcing their plans for both a document on the Eucharist and a three-year eucharistic revival, they [...]
Veterans share love of faith and country
ATLANTA—During November—National Veterans and Military Families Month—Americans are encouraged to honor veterans and their family members.
St. Anna Church honors heroes who served
MONROE—Roy Rogers once said, “We can’t all be heroes; someone has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by.”
Purification Heritage Center expands in east Georgia
SHARON—The Purification Heritage Center, a quiet space rich in Catholic history, welcomes guests as its expansion continues.
Tombs of fallen soldiers are cry for peace, pope says on All Souls’ feast
ROME (CNS)–The tombstones of soldiers killed in war cry out to people today to end all wars and to stop the production of weapons, Pope Francis said.
Xavier Society an ‘invaluable’ resource for blind, visually impaired Catholics
CUMMING—In a monthly delivery Joanne Callahan receives a weighty package that opens her faith.
Bishops must teach truth, but avoid partisan politics, U.S. archbishop says
VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The incoming chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities hopes his brother bishops will approve a statement on the Eucharist that helps Catholics understand [...]
#iGiveCatholic opportunity to support mission of local church
ATLANTA—Building renovations, faith formation and supporting local ministries are just a few of the initiatives for this year’s #iGiveCatholic campaign.
Archdiocese of Atlanta creates $400,000 endowment for Mercy Care
ATLANTA—The Archdiocese of Atlanta has created an endowment of $400,000 for Mercy Care to support its mission of providing medical and dental care to the uninsured and underinsured communities.
