St. John Bosco student uses crochet skills to create papal gift

CUMMING—A handmade yellow chick, created by an archdiocesan eighth grader, made its way from Georgia to the Vatican, delighting Pope Leo XIV and capturing global attention across social media.

Open Doors supports students with learning differences in Catholic schools

ATLANTA—The Archdiocese of Atlanta is expanding efforts to serve students with learning differences with an initiative designed to make Catholic schools more inclusive.

Atlanta Catholics find strength praying centuries-old Liturgy of the Hours

ATLANTA—Mary Mead used to open her daily prayer ritual tucked away in her school office before the first bell.

SoulCore connects spiritual and physical health

ATLANTA—Praying the rosary and light exercise are uniquely integrated into a ministry that aims to draw people closer to the Blessed Mother Mary while moving their bodies.

The year in review: 2025 in the Catholic Church

ATLANTA—A year of two popes and a Jubilee Year, 2025 was one to remember.

Pope embarks on synodal journey with cardinals to better listen to the world

VATICAN CITY (CNS) –Pope Leo XIV and members of his College of Cardinals have begun what is a kind of synodal journey together to grow in communion and discern together “what the Lord is asking [...]

Father John T. Howren, pastor of Atlanta’s basilica, remembered

ATLANTA—Father John T. Howren, pastor of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Atlanta, died Monday, Jan. 12, from complications of influenza. He was 61 years old.

How are your New Year’s resolutions coming along?

For many of us, the New Year begins with hope—a desire for a fresh start, a chance to begin again, to live more intentionally.

The ‘small but mighty’ Notre Dame Academy celebrates 20 years

DULUTH—“It still smells the same; it just smells good,” a former student of Notre Dame Academy told Julie Derucki, head of school, during a campus visit.

Visitation Sisters welcome new community member

SNELLVILLE—The community of the Monastery of the Visitation of Holy Mary celebrated the first profession of vows of Sister Bridget Marie of the Sacred Heart on Dec. 8.

Honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe

Music and prayer filled the streets of Hapeville on Dec. 11 as the faithful from St. John the Evangelist Church gathered for the annual procession honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe.

SVdP’s new Marillac Moms program equips women in caring for children

ATLANTA—With 75 expectant mothers already on a waiting list, St. Vincent de Paul Georgia has launched Marillac Moms to support pregnant women and their children at risk of homelessness.