Archbishop Hartmayer celebrates livestreamed Chrism Mass
ATLANTA–Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., used his first Chrism Mass homily in Atlanta to call for unity among priests with “a mission of formation, affirmation and reconciliation.”
Lebanon’s Catholic leaders seek help; here’s where to donate
BEIRUT (CNS)–As Lebanon’s Catholic leaders appealed for help for their country, international and U.S. organizations appealed for donations for Beirut, capital of a country already suffering from [...]
Making the poor a priority isn’t political, it’s the Gospel, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -Church teaching on giving priority to the well-being of the poor and marginalized is not a political or ideological choice; it lies at the very heart of the Gospel, Pope [...]
Catholic Foundation of North Georgia announces new board members
ATLANTA—The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia announces that nine new members have been added to its board of directors as of July 1.
Atlanta Catechist Conference goes virtual on August 22
ATLANTA–Those who work or volunteer in religious education are invited to attend this year’s virtual Atlanta Catechist Conference (ACC) on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Church views voting as a moral obligation
ATLANTA–As elections draw near, Catholics are reminded by the church that voting is considered a moral obligation.
Lebanon’s Catholic leaders seek help; here’s where to donate
BEIRUT (CNS)–As Lebanon’s Catholic leaders appealed for help for their country, international and U.S. organizations appealed for donations for Beirut, capital of a country already suffering from [...]
Archdiocesan schools resume classes August 12
ATLANTA—Archdiocesan schools will open soon for classroom instruction but will be providing flexibility for families to allow distance learning for up to eight weeks.
Families prepare for a different kind of school year
ATLANTA—Beth Enz saw her rising third grader do fine academically in March when her classmates suddenly were only visible on a computer screen.
U.S. Bishops’ President Joins in Solidarity with the Suffering of Lebanon After Explosion in the Port of Beirut
WASHINGTON—Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued the following statement in solidarity with Lebanon after the explosion in the [...]
Rosary Army leaders plan for the future
CUMMING—Jennifer and Greg Willits were busy celebrating an anniversary—marking nearly 20 years of their ministry, and 15 years of their podcast.
St. Ann volunteers harvesting hope with community garden
MARIETTA–In the afternoon heat at St. Ann Church, Kathy Gist inspected rows of yellow squash, zucchini, tomatoes. Not too much water, not too little.
Mass dispensation extended through August 30
ATLANTA–Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., has extended the dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass through Sunday, Aug 30.
Work of two Atlanta civil rights leaders remembered
ATLANTA–Two prominent leaders of the civil rights movement, the Rev. Cordy Tindell “C.T.” Vivian and U.S. Rep. John Lewis, died Friday, July 17.
Pope, U.S. bishops ‘saddened’ by Turkish court ruling on Hagia Sophia
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Pope Francis said he was saddened after a Turkish court ruled to revert the iconic Hagia Sophia museum into a mosque.
Georgia Bulletin receives eight Catholic Press awards
ATLANTA—The Georgia Bulletin, newspaper of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, earned eight Catholic Press awards at this year’s Catholic Media Conference.
U.S. judge permanently stops Georgia’s ‘heartbeat law’ from taking effect
ATLANTA (CNS)–The head of a leading national pro-life organization said she was disappointed “the will of the people is being thwarted” in a federal judge’s permanent block to keep Georgia’s [...]
Father Thomas Reilly, former St. Ann pastor, dies July 12
HARTFORD, Conn.—Father Thomas A. Reilly, MS, 76, a Missionary of Our Lady of La Salette, died July 12 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut.
Holy Cross Church blood donation ministry reaches milestone
ATLANTA—The 10th annual Holy Cross Summer Blood Drive took place on June 12 and June 13.
A Renewed Call for Our Day
August 6 and 9 mark the 75th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the first, and one hopes the last, times that atomic weapons are employed in war.
