CONYERS–Father Tom Francis Smith, OCSO, a monk and priest of the Cistercian (Trappist) Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, died Friday, Aug. 2, in the monastery infirmary in the company of [...]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- While bishops around the world are asked to designate their cathedrals or other significant churches as special places of pilgrimage and prayer for the Holy Year 2025, the [...]
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Thanks to Jesus’ promise to be with his disciples always, the faithful can be fully present for others, especially those in need, Pope Francis told thousands of altar servers [...]
ATLANTA–On July 28, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., of Atlanta, issued a statement regarding the recent events at the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Paris, France:
INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News)–Absolute silence filled Lucas Oil Stadium as tens of thousands of people dropped to their knees to adore Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament as the long-anticipated [...]
VATICAN NEWS (CNS)–In order to be compassionate and respond best to the needs of others, it is necessary to take time out to relax and not be anxious about getting things done, Pope Francis said.
INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News)–The five days of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis could not have ended in a more fitting way–with the celebration of the Eucharist with more than [...]
ATLANTA—Holy Spirit Church, which launched its 60th anniversary year on Pentecost Sunday, will continue the celebration by hosting “Mass of the Americas” Tuesday, July 16.
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Political discourse in the United States has devolved into people shouting at and not listening to each other, showing a need to promote respectful dialogue despite political [...]
ATLANTA—Linda Scharnhorst, who co-hosts the Proclaim My Word Bible study podcasts with Keri Allen on The Quest Atlanta Catholic Radio, will be the speaker at the next Magnificat gathering for [...]
WOODSTOCK–We are Frank and Valentina Perez. We have been married for 11 years. We have three handsome boys, and recently our precious baby girl was born.
STONE MOUNTAIN—Believers at Corpus Christi Church are saying goodbye to the Claretian community, an international missionary religious order, which has shepherded the parish for more than 30 years.
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–While Jesus entrusted St. Peter with the keys to the kingdom more than two millennia ago, and his modern-day successor conferred apostolic authority to newly appointed [...]
ROSWELL—At around 5 a.m., prayer starts in this suburban brick house. The lit candle in the chapel—a converted sitting room—signals the Blessed Sacrament is reserved in the tabernacle.
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–While Christians must treat addicts with care and comprehension, drug traffickers who push their products on the vulnerable are “murderers” who are called to conversion, Pope [...]
ATLANTA—The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage made its way through the Archdiocese of Atlanta, with pilgrims spending three days walking under the blazing southern sun.