Flannery O’Connor’s faith inspires new generation
MILLEDGEVILLE—Charlotte Aexel stood before the crowd of three dozen, narrating “A Good Man is Hard to Find” as fellow students brought Flannery O’Connor’s story to life.
Monsignor Donovan School to include seventh and eighth grades
ATHENS—Monsignor Donovan School, an independent Catholic School, will expand its academic program to include seventh and eighth grades beginning with the 2025-2026 school year.
A moment with Pope Francis: St. Anna parishioner reflects on spiritual encounter
MONROE—For Cindy Connell Palmer, a trip to Italy turned into a moment of spiritual significance, one that became even more meaningful following the death of Pope Francis.
Bishop Tran reflects upon the invitation of Pope Francis
ATLANTA–Bishop John N. Tran offers prayers and words of gratitude upon hearing of the death of Pope Francis:
Bishop Shlesinger recalls pastoral charity of Pope Francis
ATLANTA–Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III remembers lessons learned from Pope Francis and shares how the pope impacted his own ministry in this April 21 reflection:
Bishop Konzen reflects on Pope Francis’ leadership
ATLANTA–Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, shares his personal memories of Pope Francis and his openness in this April 21 statement:
Atlantans remember Pope Francis for mercy, bold initiatives and art of encounter
ATLANTA—Avery Daniel was a seminarian studying in Rome when he was invited to be an altar server for a papal Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. As he stood near the altar ...
Prayer, pilgrims accompany pope’s body to basilica
VATICAN CITY–To the chanting of Christ’s promise, “I am the resurrection and the life ...
In thanksgiving for the life of Pope Francis
ATLANTA–On March 13, 2013, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, was elected Pope ...
Pope’s funeral set for April 26, public viewing April 23-25
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–The funeral Mass of Pope Francis will be celebrated April 26 in St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican announced.
Ailing pope surprises pilgrims during Jubilee of the sick
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–With thousands of infirmed people and those who care for them gathered in St. Peter’s Square ...
Atlanta’s parishes hold prayer services, Masses for Pope Francis
ATLANTA—Parishes across the archdiocese have organized prayer services and Masses for Pope Francis ahead of his funeral Mass on April 26, and in the following days.
Statement of Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer on the death of Pope Francis
On Monday of the Octave of Easter, the world learned of the news of Pope Francis’ death. Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., offered the following statement
Feed My Starving Children partners with UGA Catholic Center to host MobilePack
ATHENS—Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) will host its annual MobilePack event on April 25-27 in Athens...
Archbishop Hartmayer sends prayers to Greek Orthodox community for Solemn Feast of Pascha
ATLANTA–In a letter to His Eminence Metropolitan Sevastianos, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer offered prayers and fraternal greetings to the clergy and lay faithful of the Greek Orthodox [...]
Archbishop Hartmayer extends Passover greetings to Atlanta’s Jewish community
ATLANTA–In an April 10 letter, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., extends Passover greetings to the Jewish community in Atlanta
Young adults explore Catholic fish frys in Atlanta this Lent
ATLANTA—Catholic fish frys have become a staple tradition of the liturgical season in Atlanta. It is more than just a fundraiser meal ...
Catholic teacher gets to know St. Mary by embarking on Atlanta pilgrimage
ATLANTA—It was about a decade ago when Jenny Gustainis heard a devout friend use the term of endearment “Mama Mary.”
St. Michael the Archangel Church breaks ground on expansion
WOODSTOCK—St. Michael the Archangel Church broke ground on March 22 for a new construction project that will expand religious education spaces and accommodate the growing church community.
Pope Francis makes surprise first appearance at Vatican after hospital stay
VATICAN CITY, April 6 (Reuters) - Pope Francis made his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago ...
