Pro-lifers call for action at ‘National Celebrate Life Day’ rally on Dobbs anniversary

WASHINGTON (OSV News)–Sheila and David Porter left their home in Newport News, Virginia, at 5 a.m. to celebrate the first anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision to overturn Roe v. [...]

Bishops of Atlanta Province call for ‘decisive action’ on gun safety, mental health legislation

ATLANTA—Sitting before a replica of Michelangelo’s Pietà—the sculpture of Mary holding her crucified son—the bishops of the Atlanta Province signed a joint agreement June 27 urging “decisive [...]

Archbishop Hartmayer offers words of support for Jewish community

ATLANTA—Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., offered the following statement in support of local Jewish communities June 26 following incidences of hate that occurred in Cobb County and in [...]

Pope returns to Vatican, ‘is better than before,’ chief surgeon says

ROME (CNS)–Pope Francis has returned to the Vatican after a nine-day hospital stay and intends to go ahead with his planned trips abroad in August and September, according to his chief surgeon.

U.S. bishops advance initiatives to strengthen church amid discussions on Eucharist, priesthood, synodality

ORLANDO, Fla. (OSV News)–Meeting in Orlando for their spring assembly, the U.S. bishops moved ahead on some efforts to advance the church’s mission in the U.S., including new pastoral initiatives [...]

‘Garden’ musical tells the oldest story in its Atlanta premiere

ATLANTA—As the curtain goes up, Eve, now an old woman, and her son Seth visit the grave of Adam. And from there starts the story of humanity.

Pro-life activists mark Dobbs’ first anniversary, advocate for pregnancy support

WASHINGTON (OSV News)—Prior to the first anniversary of a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its prior abortion precedent, pro-life activists lauded legislation passed in [...]

Experts hope for progress on health care, disability ministry and Hispanic Catholics at U.S. bishops’ June meeting

(OSV News)–Ahead of the U.S. bishops’ June meeting, pastoral experts told OSV News they are looking forward to progress on issues impacting health care, Hispanic Catholics and persons with [...]

GRACE Scholars makes Catholic education possible for Georgia youth

LILBURN—A lifelong Catholic, Elizabeth Reid now finds that her young daughters are teaching her new things about the faith.

The Georgia Bulletin recognized with nine Catholic Press Awards

BALTIMORE—The Georgia Bulletin received nine Catholic Press Awards during the 2023 Catholic Media Conference held June 6-9 in Baltimore.

Remembering Sister Kathleen Purser, Grey Nun and Atlanta principal

PHILADELPHIA—Sister Kathleen Purser, GNSH, formerly Sister Ann Gerald died June 6. Sister was in her 62nd year of religious life. She was 81 years old.

Pope thanks well-wishers for prayers; Vatican says recovery going smoothly

ROME (CNS)–Pope Francis has thanked people for their prayers and many messages of support and affection, said Matteo Bruni, director of the Vatican press office, in a written statement the [...]

Parishes announces eucharistic processions for Feast of Corpus Christi

ATLANTA—Throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta, churches will launch the local celebration of the National Eucharistic Revival with eucharistic processions, adoration and Masses on the weekend of [...]

Catholic schools honor top graduates

ATLANTA—The Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta honored their 2023 valedictorians and salutatorians at graduation ceremonies around the region in May.

Celebrating 50 years of Toni’s Camp

RUTLEDGE—It’s hard to keep Felicia Miralles in one place. As her fellow campers gather for dinner Friday night, she moves from table to table, chatting with old friends and new, asking about [...]

Lifelong commitment to Christ: five ordained as deacons

ROSWELL—The men about to be ordained deacons walked into the crowded St. Peter Chanel Church arm in arm with those who raised them first in their faith, their moms and dads.