To see God’s beauty, just look around you, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–The light and beauty of Christ is an invitation to recognize God’s love in life’s ordinary moments, Pope Francis said.
Archbishop Hartmayer issues St. Patrick’s Day dispensation
ATLANTA—The Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence, which obligates one to abstain from all meats and meat products. It applies to Catholics who have reached the age of 14.
Buckhead’s Catholic, Baptist communities join together to offer preschool program
ATLANTA—A friendship between two pastors—one Catholic and one Baptist—led to the launch of a preschool to serve the children of both their church communities.
Make room in the pews as 1,800 new believers join the church
ATLANTA—On April 8, at Easter Vigil liturgies across the Archdiocese of Atlanta, 1,831 catechumens and candidates will receive the sacraments for the first time.
Prayer services honor student slain outside Lyke House Newman Center
ATLANTA—A broom swept glass shards from the crime scene into a dustpan as Lyke House Newman Center staff cleared the parking lot.
Emotional LA sheriff details arrest in death of Bishop O’Connell; motive remains unclear
LOS ANGELES (OSV News)–A 65-year-old Hispanic man was taken into custody the morning of Feb. 20 by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies as the prime suspect in the murder of Auxiliary Bishop [...]
Sisters of the Visitation face challenges to draw more into the community
At 5:30 a.m., the soft peal of bells signals the sisters at the Monastery of the Visitation of Holy Mary in Snellville that it’s time to begin their day.
Together for Life Rally draws scores to the Georgia Statehouse
ATLANTA—Scores of men and women came out in support of the Together for Life rally at the Georgia State Capitol.
Young Catholic Professionals in Atlanta teach integrating faith and work
KENNESAW–Standing proudly but unsteadily on her feet, former professional tennis player Paula Umana wanted the roomful of young, career-minded Catholics to understand the plans they set for [...]
St. Patrick’s Day Decree
Please see the attached official decree for a St. Patrick’s Day dispensation. St. Patrick’s Day falls this year on Friday, March 17.
New deacons now turn to serve the poor and marginalized
ATLANTA—Kirk Broom knew as a deacon he should find someone who needed a friend to stand beside them.
Archbishop Hartmayer asks for prayers for President Carter
ATLANTA–On Sunday, Feb. 19, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., asked that all join him in prayer for President Jimmy Carter as he nears the end of his life, and for his family.
Bishops honor Catholic school faculty members at annual Mass, banquet
ATLANTA—The Archdiocese of Atlanta marked Catholic Schools Week Jan. 29-Feb 4, as part of a national observance focusing on the spiritual, academic and community contributions of the schools. [...]
The Georgia Bulletin to publish Lenten programs, fish frys
ATLANTA—Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22. The Georgia Bulletin will include a listing of Lenten parish missions, retreats, penance services and fish fry dinners in the Feb. 16 print edition [...]
Growing number of parishes, schools embrace environmental cause
SMYRNA—Outside St. Francis of Assisi Church, a garden with native Georgia flowers replaced a barren patch of soil.
Pope, ecumenical leaders urge displaced South Sudanese to be peacemakers
JUBA, South Sudan (CNS)–In a twist of fate despite a horrible situation, the millions of displaced South Sudanese people can contribute to rewriting their nation’s history by working together and [...]
Pope saddened by ‘huge loss of life’ after earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Pope Francis expressed his “spiritual closeness” and “solidarity” with those affected by a pair of powerful earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria Feb. 6.
Forged by war, new bishop inspires others to find joy in service
ATLANTA—A pop-up kitchen was opened in a church parking lot after Hurricane Michael struck the Florida panhandle in 2018. Carloads of hungry residents were fed.
Pope, in Congo, calls for an ‘amnesty of the heart’ to build peace
KINSHASA, Congo (CNS)–In a country where most people are Christian and all are suffering from decades of violence and atrocities, Pope Francis told the Congolese to lay down their weapons and [...]
Clergy members join in prayer at pre-ordination vespers
ATLANTA—The night before his ordination, Bishop-designate John Nhan Tran took an opportunity to pray with the priests of his new archdiocese.
