US bishops’ survey sets new baseline for Hispanic ministry in parishes nationwide

(OSV News)–The U.S. bishops’ Subcommittee on Hispanic Affairs conducted a survey of dioceses and archdioceses in the country’s 14 episcopal regions and released its results Aug. 21.

I am with you always: Reflections on the National Eucharistic Congress

Like many of you, I had the opportunity and privilege to attend the beautiful National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis in July.

Christians are called to spread ‘fragrance of Christ,’ pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Cleansed from original sin by baptism, Christians are called to spread the “good fragrance of Christ” throughout the world by their kind actions and joyful attitudes, Pope [...]

Three schools awarded Cognia STEM certification

ATLANTA—Three archdiocesan schools earned the Cognia STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) certification this summer, creating history as the first three institutions to achieve [...]

Father Bruce Schultz, OP, remembered

ATLANTA–Father Bruce Barnabas Charles Schultz, OP, died Aug. 5.

Archdiocese to partner with Georgia GOAL for student scholarships

ATLANTA—GRACE Scholars helped thousands of students to attend some three dozen Catholic schools since it opened its doors 16 years ago.

Vatican reveals theme for 2025 World Day of Peace

“Only from a genuine conversion on all levels – personal, local and international – will true peace be able to flourish,” says the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Development in its statement on [...]

Rooted in faith: Catholic schools begin a new year

ATLANTA—Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Atlanta have opened their doors to welcome students as a new year of learning gets underway.

At 50, St. Lawrence Church plans for renewed campus

LAWRENCEVILLE—With its humble beginnings in an appliance storefront, St. Lawrence Church is setting off on a $10 million campaign, envisioning its future on the Grayson Highway campus.

National Eucharistic Congress a hope-filled experience for Atlantans

ATLANTA—Almost 60,000 Catholics united in Indianapolis, Indiana to rejoice and celebrate Jesus at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress on July 17.

Remembering Father Tom Francis Smith, OCSO

CONYERS–Father Tom Francis Smith, OCSO, a monk and priest of the Cistercian (Trappist) Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, died Friday, Aug. 2, in the monastery infirmary in the company of [...]

Diocesan Holy Doors will not be feature of Jubilee 2025, Vatican says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- While bishops around the world are asked to designate their cathedrals or other significant churches as special places of pilgrimage and prayer for the Holy Year 2025, the [...]