Father Eduardo Rodriguez, OCSO, remembered
CONYERS—Father Eduardo Rodriguez, OCSO, a monk at the Monastery of Our Lady of the Holy Spirit, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the monastery infirmary in the company of his brothers. He was a monk of [...]
Georgia Supreme Court allows ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban to stand for now
(OSV News)–The Georgia Supreme Court Oct. 24 rejected a lower court’s ruling, allowing a Georgia law restricting abortion after six weeks gestation to remain in effect amid ongoing legal challenges.
Floriani to visit Atlanta Archdiocese
ATLANTA—Floriani, a men’s vocal ensemble dedicated to serving the church and saving the culture through the beauty of sacred music, will visit the Archdiocese of Atlanta Oct. 29-Nov. 5.
A power humans were not meant to wield
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, my thoughts higher than your [...]
Advocates urge canonization for the ‘Saintly Six’ Black Catholic pioneers
ATLANTA—A group of pioneering Black Catholics, who served with love and devotion in the face of racism and injustice, are at the center of an effort by advocates to urge Pope Francis to expedite [...]
Archbishop Hartmayer joins interfaith effort for death penalty reform
ATLANTA—United in a common commitment to end the death penalty, dozens of faith leaders and advocates assembled outside the Georgia State Capitol Oct. 10 for a prayer vigil.
Emory author hopes to inspire view of parishes as ‘schools of solidarity’
DECATUR—Susan B. Reynolds studies and teaches Catholic theology at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University.
Light of Our Parish Life: Proclaiming the word of God at Mass
ATLANTA–Knowing the stories, the history, the lived experience of someone invites you to know them personally, deeply and intimately.
Archbishop Hartmayer’s statement in response to Holy Land violence
ATLANTA–Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., issued a statement Oct. 12 in response to violence in the Holy Land. His statement follows:
Atlanta’s bishops join interfaith effort for death penalty reform
ATLANTA—Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., and Atlanta’s auxiliary bishops are joining other interfaith leaders to ask Georgia lawmakers to change the standard of proof for those with [...]
U.S. delegates say prayer is key to synod
(OSV News)—Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, a delegate to the Synod on Synodality from the United States, said that going into a pre-synod retreat, he thought it was a “good idea,” but added that he has [...]
Celebrating the gift of St. Francis of Assisi
When I was appointed the Bishop of Savannah in 2011, I chose as my Episcopal Motto, Pax et Bonum! (Peace and All Good!).
‘Laudate Deum’: Planet mirrors a deeply flawed view of human life and activity
(OSV News)–Pope Francis warns the clock is ticking on the dangers of climate change–and both a paradigm shift and practical action are critically needed to avert looming disasters in nature and [...]
