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.

Open your hearts to baby Jesus and one another, pope says on Christmas

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Jesus entering the world as a little baby in need of everything is a sign of God’s solidarity with every person in need, longing for love and a helping hand, Pope Leo XIV said [...]

Christmas creche, tree are signs of hope, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–The Nativity scene and the Christmas tree are signs of faith and hope, Pope Leo XIV said.

Archbishop Hartmayer offers Hanukkah greetings

ATLANTA–Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., offered warm greetings to the Jewish community during the celebration of Hanukkah.

Bishops name new director of Georgia Catholic Conference

ATLANTA—Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., of Atlanta, and Bishop Stephen D. Parkes, of Savannah, named Jayna Hoffacker as the new director for the Georgia Catholic Conference on Dec. 9.

SVdP Georgia receives record-setting gift to connect families with housing

ATLANTA–St. Vincent de Paul Georgia received a $5 million donation in its effort to move families into safe housing.

Basilica community celebrates its ‘spiritual home’ at rededication Mass

ATLANTA—Calling it “holy ground,” Atlanta Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., dedicated the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Nov. 16 by blessing its walls and anointing the altar [...]

Red Bird Ministries expands in Archdiocese of Atlanta, supports grieving families

ATLANTA—When a parent loses a child, the world becomes unrecognizable. Daily routines become unmanageable, and even faith can feel distant.

Georgia’s Catholic bishops oppose the execution of Stacy Humphreys

Georgia’s bishops have shared a letter in opposition to the execution of Stacy Humphreys, scheduled on Dec. 17.

Unity, dialogue, respect: On first trip, pope highlights paths to peace

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Visiting two countries over six days on his first foreign papal trip, Pope Leo XIV preached unity, dialogue and respect for differences as the only paths to peace.

Reclaiming the Lord’s Day

When I am at a parish for the Mass of confirmation, I sometimes ask those to be confirmed if they know why we Catholics keep Sunday as our Sabbath.

Bishops of Atlanta Province share pastoral reflection on ‘Dilexi Te’

The Bishops of the Atlanta Province released a pastoral statement Dec. 2 on the vision of Pope Leo XIV’s first apostolic exhortation.