A time to live and a time to die
As the year is drawing to an end, nature is, in a sense, preaching a silent sermon to us. The days are getting shorter, the air is cooler, trees are shedding leaves.
St. Jude the Apostle Church hosts ministry to Brazilian community as it marks 25 years
SANDY SPRINGS—The Brazilian Catholic community’s 25th celebration culminated Oct. 12 with a show of faith featuring the patron of the South American country.
Aiding people on their worst day, funeral workers serve others’ needs
FAYETTEVILLE—Herman Griner prepared a hearse on a recent Friday.
Fourth bishop to serve Atlanta’s Catholic community
ATLANTA—In a first, the Archdiocese of Atlanta will have a Vietnamese bishop.
Pope Francis names Reverend John Nhan Tran Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia – Pope Francis has named Father John Nhan Tran Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The ordination will take place on January 23, 2023.
Atlanta’s Hispanic Ministry turns 60
ATLANTA–Cuban refugees forming Acción Católica in Atlanta following Castro’s revolution. Georgia clergy heading to Mexico for Spanish immersion. Our Lady of the Americas Mission offering five [...]
Pope announces a second session for Synod of Bishops assembly
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Saying he did not want to rush the process of discerning how the Holy Spirit is calling the church to grow in “synodality,” Pope Francis announced that the next assembly of the [...]
Superintendent of Atlanta Catholic schools announces retirement
ATLANTA—Hal Plummer, superintendent of Catholic schools, announced his decision to retire from service to the Archdiocese of Atlanta on Oct. 14. His resignation will be effective Friday, Oct. 21.
Pope prays for unity of church as he celebrates anniversary of Vatican II
VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The Second Vatican Council was the universal Catholic Church’s response to God’s love and to Jesus’ command to feed his sheep, Pope Francis said, celebrating the 60th [...]
National Deaf Cursillo renews faith, sense of community
SANDY SPRINGS—At a retreat center tucked away on a hillside, Kimberly Kirkpatrick attended her first Deaf Cursillo with great anticipation.
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia names new CEO
ATLANTA—After leading St. Vincent de Paul Georgia through the COVID-19 pandemic, Patrick McNulty is stepping down as the leader of the statewide nonprofit.
Jesus, present in the Eucharist, inspires compassion, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–One cannot love and worship the Eucharist without compassion for the poor and marginalized, Pope Francis said at a Mass concluding Italy’s eucharistic congress.
New farm helps people with disabilities ‘to live, work and thrive’
PEACHTREE CORNERS—Behind a suburban office park, an innovative farm is growing fresh produce and raising animals while providing employment opportunities for women and men with disabilities.
Pope tells Putin: Stop the war
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–With “rivers of blood and tears” still flowing in Ukraine and with the increasing threat of the use of nuclear weapons, Pope Francis begged Russian President Vladimir Putin: [...]
Florida continues with Hurricane Ian rescue efforts
WASHINGTON (CNS)–Authorities in Florida continued rescue efforts Sept. 30, and Catholic parishes and dioceses in the U.S. moved rapidly to collect aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian as U.S. [...]
