Archbishop Hartmayer’s statement on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
ATLANTA–Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., offered the following statement on Dec. 31 following the death of retired Pope Benedict XVI...
Pope Benedict: Eight years as pope capped long ministry as teacher of faith
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Retired Pope Benedict XVI, who had an impressive record as a teacher and defender of the basics of Catholic faith, is likely to go down in history books as the first pope in [...]
Listen to the cries of the newborn Prince of Peace, pope says on Christmas
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–With the birth of Jesus, God became flesh to share the joys and sorrows, hopes and fears of all people, especially the poor and those living daily amid danger, Pope Francis [...]
Pope Francis says retired Pope Benedict is ‘very sick’
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Saying that retired Pope Benedict XVI was “very sick,” Pope Francis asked people to offer special prayers for him.
Titans win flag football state championship in double overtime
ATLANTA—Winning in double overtime, the Blessed Trinity Titans brought home the 7A State Championship trophy for girls’ flag football.
After-school program supports Cumming community
CUMMING—After a full day of school, nearly 20 children arrived at “The Little House” at St. Brendan the Navigator Church for a healthy meal, tutoring and fellowship.
Christmas blessings: Emmanuel, God is with us
The image of the crèche at Christmas arouses awe and contemplation. Awe in the mystery of God becoming man to save us from our sins in the poverty of a stable.
It’s not news that incivility is on the rise, but what do we do about it?
WASHINGTON (CNS)—”Rudeness is on the rise. You got a problem with that?” screams a recent New York Times headline.
Mary accompanies migrants heading north, pope says on Guadalupe feast
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–During this “bitter time” of war, hunger, injustice and poverty, Our Lady of Guadalupe invites everyone to open their lives to her son, Jesus, and to learn to love others like [...]
New leader at Office of Mission Advancement enters role
SMYRNA—Deacon Rick Medina helped get the GRACE Scholarship program off the ground and then went on to grow Catholic World Mission.
Mother shares her story of finding God after tragic Sandy Hook shooting
NEWTOWN, Conn. (CNS)–Jennifer Hubbard began Dec. 14, 2012, with her routine just like any other day.
Eucharistic Revival–where to start?
“If angels could be jealous of men, they would be so for one reason: Holy Communion.” –St. Maximilian Kolbe
Living Advent with the Blessed Virgin Mary as our guide
In the midst of our Christmas preparations of decorating, baking, writing cards and selecting gifts for family and friends, the church is journeying through the holy season of Advent.
Atlanta’s only basilica celebrates historic building’s dedication
ATLANTA—Since the 19th century, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus has served as a beacon of faith.
Keep the creche in Christmas, pope urges
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Stopping to gaze at and perhaps pray before a Nativity scene is one of the best ways to remember the real meaning of Christmas, Pope Francis said.
Events of prayer and penance mark the Advent season
ATLANTA—Sunday, Nov. 27 marks the beginning of the new liturgical year and the first Sunday of Advent.
‘Dream big,’ take small steps for peace each day, pope tells students
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Pope Francis told Italian students to “dream big” like St. John XXIII and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. about the world of peace and justice they would like to see.
