Archbishop Hartmayer offers statement on overturning of Georgia abortion ban
ATLANTA–Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., offered a statement Nov. 15 regarding the Fulton County Superior Court ruling, striking down Georgia’s abortion ban:
Sisters enliven faith in Cedartown
CEDARTOWN—In their brown robes, matching colored veils, rope belts and large crosses around their necks, these women stand out.
Seven Sisters emphasizes power of prayer for priests
CONYERS—If you wish to help build up the kingdom of God, but with the simplest, most hidden path, consider this.
Priest formation process updated
ATLANTA—In July of this year, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved an update to the document that outlines how the formation of priests should happen in dioceses.
Share your Advent penance services and events
ATLANTA–Sunday, Nov. 27, is the First Sunday of Advent, the beginning of a new liturgical year.
In Bahrain, pope calls for full religious freedom, no death penalty
AWALI, Bahrain (CNS)–Commitments to protect tolerance and religious freedom need to be put into practice constantly so that these rights may be fully experienced, Pope Francis said.
Saints were revolutionaries who lived the beatitudes, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–The saints were not “starched,” picture-perfect conformists, Pope Francis said; they were “countercultural and revolutionary.”
Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis finds home in Atlanta
ATLANTA—A relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis now has a permanent home in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
A time to live and a time to die
As the year is drawing to an end, nature is, in a sense, preaching a silent sermon to us. The days are getting shorter, the air is cooler, trees are shedding leaves.
St. Jude the Apostle Church hosts ministry to Brazilian community as it marks 25 years
SANDY SPRINGS—The Brazilian Catholic community’s 25th celebration culminated Oct. 12 with a show of faith featuring the patron of the South American country.
Aiding people on their worst day, funeral workers serve others’ needs
FAYETTEVILLE—Herman Griner prepared a hearse on a recent Friday.
Fourth bishop to serve Atlanta’s Catholic community
ATLANTA—In a first, the Archdiocese of Atlanta will have a Vietnamese bishop.
Pope Francis names Reverend John Nhan Tran Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia – Pope Francis has named Father John Nhan Tran Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The ordination will take place on January 23, 2023.
Atlanta’s Hispanic Ministry turns 60
ATLANTA–Cuban refugees forming Acción Católica in Atlanta following Castro’s revolution. Georgia clergy heading to Mexico for Spanish immersion. Our Lady of the Americas Mission offering five [...]
Pope announces a second session for Synod of Bishops assembly
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Saying he did not want to rush the process of discerning how the Holy Spirit is calling the church to grow in “synodality,” Pope Francis announced that the next assembly of the [...]
Superintendent of Atlanta Catholic schools announces retirement
ATLANTA—Hal Plummer, superintendent of Catholic schools, announced his decision to retire from service to the Archdiocese of Atlanta on Oct. 14. His resignation will be effective Friday, Oct. 21.
Pope prays for unity of church as he celebrates anniversary of Vatican II
VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The Second Vatican Council was the universal Catholic Church’s response to God’s love and to Jesus’ command to feed his sheep, Pope Francis said, celebrating the 60th [...]
National Deaf Cursillo renews faith, sense of community
SANDY SPRINGS—At a retreat center tucked away on a hillside, Kimberly Kirkpatrick attended her first Deaf Cursillo with great anticipation.
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia names new CEO
ATLANTA—After leading St. Vincent de Paul Georgia through the COVID-19 pandemic, Patrick McNulty is stepping down as the leader of the statewide nonprofit.
Jesus, present in the Eucharist, inspires compassion, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–One cannot love and worship the Eucharist without compassion for the poor and marginalized, Pope Francis said at a Mass concluding Italy’s eucharistic congress.
