A new name: focusing on evangelization

Starting on the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul (Jan. 25), the archdiocesan Office of Formation & Discipleship will have a new name: the Office of Evangelization & Discipleship.

Pride is an obstacle to Christian unity, pope says

ROME (CNS)—Divided Christians will never find unity unless they are willing to humble themselves, bowing down to worship Jesus and him alone, Pope Francis said.

ECHO retreat on ‘Theology of the Body’ April 1-7

ATLANTA—High school youth and young adults are invited to learn more about their faith this spring at the ECHO retreat.

Ukrainian crisis threatens peace and democracy in Europe, observers warn

PHILADELPHIA (CNS)—Ukrainian-American Catholics warn a Russian military buildup on Ukraine’s border poses a grave threat not only to that nation, but to Europe and democracy itself.

Munich abuse report incriminates retired pope; Vatican to study document

MUNICH (CNS)—A law firm’s report on how abuse cases were handled in the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising incriminated retired Pope Benedict XVI, with lawyers accusing him of misconduct in four [...]

ACE fellows ‘on fire’ for teaching and the faith

DECATUR—Wearing an oatmeal cable knit sweater with elbow patches, Chris Lembo wrote on the blackboard leading the room of eighth graders at St. Peter Claver Regional School through algebraic equations.

Synod survey available in multiple languages

ATLANTA—As part of the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis has asked the Catholic Church to reach out to as many people as possible—whether Catholic or not—to listen to each other and share about what [...]

Pregnancy Aid Clinic opens doors to third location

ATLANTA—The Pregnancy Aid Clinic opened its third location to serve women and families facing crisis pregnancies.

2021: The year in review

ATLANTA—With the COVID-19 pandemic and its variants as the backdrop, Catholics in Atlanta continued to live out their faith, serving others in 2021 in creative ways.

Twin babies find home through ‘outpouring of love’

CUMMING–On a rainy December morning, the Catholic Church welcomed two new members through the sacrament of baptism.