Jesus’ Fire Pentecost Day of Renewal May 27
STONE MOUNTAIN—After a four-year COVID hiatus, the Atlanta Catholic Charismatic Renewal (ACCR) will celebrate a Pentecost Vigil on Saturday, May 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Corpus Christi [...]
Schools in Archdiocese of Atlanta fill key roles with veteran educators
ATLANTA—Three schools in the Atlanta Archdiocese have hired experienced educators to fill leadership roles for the upcoming school year.
Over three decades, Catholic Foundation connects donors with those in need
ATLANTA—In its fight against poverty, NETWorks Cooperative Ministry found an important ally in the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia.
Holy Spirit defends, consoles those who call on his help, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–The Holy Spirit consoles, defends and tenderly corrects those who turn to and listen to him, Pope Francis said.
Atlanta seminarians embark on lifelong formation journey
ATLANTA—Nine seminarians in the Archdiocese of Atlanta are preparing to be ordained in a few weeks with five men taking a step forward on their vocational journey by becoming transitional [...]
New spiritual leaders to take up ministries at parishes in Atlanta Archdiocese
Atlanta Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., announced today the new pastoral assignments for priests serving as spiritual leaders in the parishes in central and northern Georgia.
A celebration of Mary and all mothers
DECATUR—The Mother’s Day Mass and reception is a long-standing tradition for the fifth-grade students at St. Thomas More School.
AACCW honors contributions of women, youth at Recognition Day
ATLANTA—The Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, Inc. (AACCW) held its 46th annual Recognition Day at St. Lawrence Church, Lawrenceville, on March 25.
Archbishop Hartmayer speaks on behalf of Catholic Communication Campaign
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On the weekend of May 20-21, many dioceses will take up a special collection in their parishes for the Catholic Communication Campaign, which helps to spread the Gospel through [...]
World Youth Day helps inspire young people to serve others, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–World Youth Day is an antidote against indifference, isolation and lethargy, Pope Francis said.
Cardinal Gregory of Washington receives Order of Lincoln honor from home state of Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (OSV News)–Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington made a special homecoming to Illinois April 29, where the Chicago native was among six 2023 recipients of the Order of [...]
Archbishop Hartmayer’s message following Atlanta mass shooting
ATLANTA–Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., has encouraged prayer to lead to action in the wake of a mass shooting in Atlanta May 3.
Pope arrives in Hungary preaching cooperation, welcome–not isolation
BUDAPEST, Hungary (CNS)–Paying homage to Hungary’s history, culture and location in the heart of Europe, Pope Francis pushed against the notion that the country needed to insulate itself to [...]
September’s Rescue Atlanta event part of Eucharistic Revival
ATLANTA—Making the salvation story personal and real is the aim of Rescue Live, coming to Atlanta this fall as part of the Eucharistic Revival.
Trappist Father Matthew Torpey remembered
CONYERS—Father Matthew Torpey, OCSO, a monk and priest of the Cistercian (Trappist) Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers died peacefully in the monastery infirmary on April 26. Father Matt was [...]
Sister Peggy Fannon, ‘heart of Saint Joseph,’ marks 50 years at hospital
ATLANTA—Sister Peggy Fannon is the only Sister of Mercy walking the halls and visiting the patients of Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Atlanta’s oldest hospital.
Supreme Court blocks lower court’s restrictions on abortion pill
WASHINGTON (OSV News)–The U.S. Supreme Court said April 21 it would block a lower court’s restrictions on an abortion pill, leaving the drug on the market while litigation over the drug proceeds.
Charismatic Renewal leader Marlene Lee-Seaton to speak at Magnificat
ATLANTA—Marlene Lee-Seaton, a leader in the Charismatic Renewal in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, will be the guest speaker at the Magnificat gathering for women to be held on Saturday, May 20. [...]
Synod’s North American phase concludes with call to mission, moves to Rome
(OSV News)–The final document for the North American phase of the 2021-2024 Synod on Synodality was released April 12, capturing a process of dialogue and discernment that two participants [...]
Tennessee’s Catholic bishops join in letter to lawmakers urging passage of gun safety measures
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (OSV News)–The three Catholic bishops of Tennessee–Bishop J. Mark Spalding of Nashville, Bishop David P. Talley of Memphis and Bishop Richard F. Stika of Knoxville–and the [...]
