Pope: Jesus’ presence in Eucharist helps faithful be truly present for others

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Thanks to Jesus’ promise to be with his disciples always, the faithful can be fully present for others, especially those in need, Pope Francis told thousands of altar servers [...]

Archbishop Hartmayer offers statement on Olympics’ opening ceremony

ATLANTA–On July 28, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., of Atlanta, issued a statement regarding the recent events at the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Paris, France:

‘Jesus, I trust in you’: National Eucharistic Congress opens with a powerful holy hour

INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News)–Absolute silence filled Lucas Oil Stadium as tens of thousands of people dropped to their knees to adore Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament as the long-anticipated [...]

Pope warns against falling victim to hectic ‘dictatorship of doing’

VATICAN NEWS (CNS)–In order to be compassionate and respond best to the needs of others, it is necessary to take time out to relax and not be anxious about getting things done, Pope Francis said.

National congress concludes, beginning a new era of Eucharistic ‘missionary conversion’

INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News)–The five days of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis could not have ended in a more fitting way–with the celebration of the Eucharist with more than [...]

Holy Spirit celebrates 60 years by hosting Mass of the Americas

ATLANTA—Holy Spirit Church, which launched its 60th anniversary year on Pentecost Sunday, will continue the celebration by hosting “Mass of the Americas” Tuesday, July 16.

Respectful dialogue despite political differences is needed, says USCCB president

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Political discourse in the United States has devolved into people shouting at and not listening to each other, showing a need to promote respectful dialogue despite political [...]

Linda Scharnhorst to speak at August Magnificat

ATLANTA—Linda Scharnhorst, who co-hosts the Proclaim My Word Bible study podcasts with Keri Allen on The Quest Atlanta Catholic Radio, will be the speaker at the next Magnificat gathering for [...]

Sacred Heart at 150: Celebrating roots and growth

MILLEDGEVILLE—Elizabeth “Lizzie” Odom has a three-generation connection and reverence for the Sacred Heart parish, stemming from her childhood.

Marriage and the Worldwide Marriage Encounter experience

WOODSTOCK–We are Frank and Valentina Perez. We have been married for 11 years. We have three handsome boys, and recently our precious baby girl was born.

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in pictures

ATLANTA—Between June 21-23, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage made seven stops within the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

A heartfelt goodbye to the Claretian Missionaries

STONE MOUNTAIN—Believers at Corpus Christi Church are saying goodbye to the Claretian community, an international missionary religious order, which has shepherded the parish for more than 30 years.

Open the church’s doors to evangelization, pope tells new archbishops

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–While Jesus entrusted St. Peter with the keys to the kingdom more than two millennia ago, and his modern-day successor conferred apostolic authority to newly appointed [...]