JOHNS CREEK—Eighth graders across Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta gathered Jan. 29 at St. Brigid Church in Johns Creek for a Mass, commemorating both Catholic Schools Week and the transition into high school.
CUMMING—Shawn Coury watches carefully to ensure the young athletes he sees competing for Pinecrest Academy never define their worth based on their ability to “hit a ball or jump high or run fast.”
ALPHARETTA—Holy Redeemer School’s honoree of the year is Alma Flores, a facilities staff member.
NORCROSS—Six men from the Archdiocese of Atlanta were ordained to the permanent diaconate Feb. 7 at Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Church. Clergy, family and parishioners throughout the archdiocese filled the pews in the Norcross church for the morning Mass.
ATLANTA—Churches and Knights of Columbus Councils across the Archdiocese of Atlanta share details of their fish frys—offering delicious food, fellowship and a sense of community this Lenten season.
ATLANTA—Our Lady of the Assumption School celebrated the opening of its new outdoor STEM learning space with a ceremony on Feb. 5.
ATLANTA—Mary Mead used to open her daily prayer ritual tucked away in her school office before the first bell. As an assistant principal in a North Carolina public school, she treasured the moments before students arrived. In the quiet, she prayed the morning Liturgy of the Hours which grounded her for the school day ahead.
CHARLOTTE–The Bishops of the Atlanta Province released a pastoral statement Dec. 3 on the vision of Pope Leo XIV’s first apostolic exhortation.
ATLANTA—Six priests delivered humor instead of homilies on Nov. 12, taking the stage at St. Pius X High School for a stand-up comedy show.
Hispanic priests from across the U.S. gathered in Atlanta for the National Association of Hispanic Priests Convention. Father Jiobani Batista, president of the association, said the gathering always provides a sense of renewal and joy.
