New farm helps people with disabilities ‘to live, work and thrive’

PEACHTREE CORNERS—Behind a suburban office park, an innovative farm is growing fresh produce and raising animals while providing employment opportunities for women and men with disabilities.

Pope tells Putin: Stop the war

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–With “rivers of blood and tears” still flowing in Ukraine and with the increasing threat of the use of nuclear weapons, Pope Francis begged Russian President Vladimir Putin: [...]

Florida continues with Hurricane Ian rescue efforts

WASHINGTON (CNS)–Authorities in Florida continued rescue efforts Sept. 30, and Catholic parishes and dioceses in the U.S. moved rapidly to collect aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian as U.S. [...]

Diocese of Phoenix creates Office of Mental Health Ministry

PHOENIX (CNS)—According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than twice as many people died in 2020 by their own hand than by someone else, and while the annual suicide [...]

Changing conversations around hot-button issues restores connections

ATLANTA–Kelly Schreckenberger found herself talking with a woman at church who favored abortion rights and opposed the Georgia “heartbeat” law, banning abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.

Beatification cause for Georgia Martyrs moves forward

SAVANNAH, Ga.—The sainthood cause for the five Franciscan Georgia Martyrs took a step forward.

Atlantans visit Our Mother of Africa Chapel ahead of National Black Catholic Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Placing his hands on the sculptures he made 25 years ago, Ed Dwight told stories of what inspired his art to visitors at the Our Mother of Africa Chapel.

Queen Elizabeth II: A life devoted to service

On Sept. 8, the Feast of the Nativity of Mary observed by both the Catholic Church and Anglican Church, we received news that Queen Elizabeth II had died peacefully, with her family by her side.

Evangelization document sets cohesive vision for campus ministries

ATLANTA—In July, the Office of Evangelization and Discipleship of the Archdiocese of Atlanta presented a unified vision for college campus ministries in a guiding document, “Encounter Jesus and [...]

Diocese of Phoenix creates Office of Mental Health Ministry

PHOENIX (CNS)—According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than twice as many people died in 2020 by their own hand than by someone else.

Changing conversations around hot-button issues restores connections

ATLANTA–Kelly Schreckenberger found herself talking with a woman at church who favored abortion rights and opposed the Georgia “heartbeat” law, banning abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.

Marist School begins search for new school president

ATLANTA—In April, Marist School launched a national search to identify a new school president following the announcement that Father Bill Rowland, SM, will step down on June 30, 2023.

Catholic Charities Atlanta accepting applications for leadership class

ATLANTA–Catholic Charities Atlanta offers a Leadership Class (CCLC) to nurture the spiritual and professional growth of adults into servant leaders.

St. Vincent de Paul Georgia spotlights stories of hope at gathering

SANDY SPRINGS—Danny Sequeira thought he’d experiment in 2021 by opening his parish food bank mid-week to see if anyone showed up.

Blessed John Paul I, ‘the smiling pope,’ showed God’s goodness, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Beatifying Blessed John Paul I, Pope Francis praised the late pope for showing the world God’s goodness and for living the Gospel without compromise.

Atlanta deacons join Catholic Extension trip to Puerto Rico

ATLANTA—Several church leaders, including two deacons from the Archdiocese of Atlanta, joined Catholic Extension for a mission immersion program traveling to the dioceses of Puerto Rico.

St. Vincent de Paul Georgia spotlights stories of hope at gathering

SANDY SPRINGS—Danny Sequeira thought he’d experiment in 2021 by opening his parish food bank mid-week to see if anyone showed up.

St. Mary’s Academy begins first school year

FAYETTEVILLE–Smiling teachers and a new entrance decorated with inflatable air dancers and colorful balloons welcomed new students to St. Mary’s Academy.

Pope creates 20 new cardinals, including San Diego bishop

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–In a ceremony to create 20 new cardinals, Pope Francis encouraged the College of Cardinals to have the same spiritual zeal for all people, whether they are in positions of [...]

Group’s report card shows many dioceses failing in financial transparency

WASHINGTON (CNS)–Before Voice of the Faithful prepared a report on diocesan finance councils, it gave dioceses a heads-up that it would be working on such a report and what it would be looking [...]