Renovated sacred spaces are gifts to Duluth parish
DULUTH—After nearly three years of prayer and generosity, parishioners of St. Monica Church are embracing their newly renovated worship space.
Catholics in Poland, Western Ukraine welcome people fleeing threat of war
WARSAW, Poland (CNS)–With the “further escalation of tension in Ukraine,” the president of the Polish bishops’ conference asked Polish Catholics to continue praying for peace, but also to be [...]
U.S. church offers prayers, solidarity after Russia attacks Ukraine
WASHINGTON (CNS)–As war broke out in Europe Feb. 24, with Russia’s early morning attacks on various parts of Ukraine, Catholics in the U.S. joined Pope Francis in prayers for the people of the [...]
Pope Francis appoints Atlanta priest as Bishop of Charleston
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone, 76, from the Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina, and has appointed Father Jacques E. Fabre, CS, as Bishop-designate [...]
Catholics to share ‘hopes and dreams’ as synod listening sessions get underway
DECATUR–Like many Catholics, Monica LaBelle’s faith life was disrupted by the pandemic. Masses were online, leaving in her a deep longing for the Eucharist. There were few chances to support or [...]
Love, protect the church despite its faults, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–The same love that gave St. Joseph the strength to protect Jesus and Mary must inspire Christians to love the church, especially when calling out its sins and flaws, Pope [...]
Eight new deacons called to ‘sacramental service’
ATLANTA—When he returned to his home parish for the Saturday Vigil Mass on Feb. 5, James Martin was greeted with applause as the newest deacon of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
Marist School alumnus coaches Rams to Super Bowl victory
ATLANTA—Under the bright lights and falling confetti, surrounded by his team, their families and thousands of fans in SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Sean McVay raised high the Vince Lombardi Super [...]
St. Joseph icon, blessed by pope, comes to St. Jude the Apostle Church
ATLANTA—St. Jude the Apostle Church was the first parish in the state of Georgia to host the Knights of Columbus 2022 Pilgrim Icon Program.
Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., announces support for expanded Laudato Si Action Plan
Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., Archbishop of Atlanta, has released the following statement of support for an expanded Laudato Si Action Plan
Retired pope asks forgiveness in response to Munich abuse report
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–At the age of 94, retired Pope Benedict XVI said he knows he will soon stand before God’s judgment and he prayed that he would be forgiven for his shortcomings, including in [...]
Art, prayer and companionship goals of Rosary Makers
STONE MOUNTAIN–Bringing faith into the world of the special needs disabilities community, Nicholas Ihenacho is a founder of Rosary Makers of America that offers a special focus on art, prayer and [...]
Catholic Schools Week honorees make indelible impressions
ATLANTA—Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta celebrated Catholic Schools Week Jan. 30-Feb. 5, as part of a national observance highlighting their academic and community contributions.
Counselor hopes consecration brings God into the midst of daily life
JOHNS CREEK—Heather Triggs, with her head covered by a white veil, restated her intentions to live as a consecrated woman, achieving a 20-year faith journey.
