State Supreme Court reinstates Georgia’s six-week ban on abortions

ATLANTA (CNS)–The Supreme Court of Georgia Nov. 23 reinstated a law that bans abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which is about six weeks into a pregnancy.

Living what we profess

“If anyone would become my disciple, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow me.” Lk 9:13 

Giving thanks to God

ATLANTA—In this season of Thanksgiving, the campus minsters of the three archdiocesan high schools–Blessed Trinity High School, St. Mary’s Academy and St. Pius X High School–share reflections on [...]

The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception distributed 200 Thanksgiving dinner kits

ATLANTA—Surrounding the altar were scores of grocery totes with instant potatoes, stuffing mix and canned vegetables as the crowded Sunday Mass got underway.

Visiting his family, pope celebrates feast of Christ the King

ASTI, Italy (CNS)–With several of his cousins and their children and grandchildren present, Pope Francis celebrated Mass in the Asti cathedral, giving a nod to his family roots and drawing [...]

Sister Anna Bridget Kearns, former Atlanta educator, dies

ST. LOUIS—Sister Anna Bridget Kearns, CSJ, died on Nov. 3 at St. Joseph Manor at Nazareth Living Center in St. Louis. She was 92 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 74 years.

The joy of vocations 

ATLANTA—Offering spiritual guidance to students and their families is enjoyable for Father David Musso, SM, school chaplain.

Archbishop Hartmayer offers statement on overturning of Georgia abortion ban

ATLANTA–Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., offered a statement Nov. 15 regarding the Fulton County Superior Court ruling, striking down Georgia’s abortion ban:

Sisters enliven faith in Cedartown

CEDARTOWN—In their brown robes, matching colored veils, rope belts and large crosses around their necks, these women stand out.

Seven Sisters emphasizes power of prayer for priests

CONYERS—If you wish to help build up the kingdom of God, but with the simplest, most hidden path, consider this.

Priest formation process updated

ATLANTA—In July of this year, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved an update to the document that outlines how the formation of priests should happen in dioceses.

Share your Advent penance services and events

ATLANTA–Sunday, Nov. 27, is the First Sunday of Advent, the beginning of a new liturgical year.

In Bahrain, pope calls for full religious freedom, no death penalty

AWALI, Bahrain (CNS)–Commitments to protect tolerance and religious freedom need to be put into practice constantly so that these rights may be fully experienced, Pope Francis said.

Saints were revolutionaries who lived the beatitudes, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–The saints were not “starched,” picture-perfect conformists, Pope Francis said; they were “countercultural and revolutionary.”

Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis finds home in Atlanta

ATLANTA—A relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis now has a permanent home in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.