Archbishop Hartmayer to celebrate Memorial Day Mass at Marietta National Cemetery
MARIETTA—As they have since 1988, Knights of Columbus (KofC) Assembly members will sponsor a Memorial Day Mass on ...
Pope Leo begins papacy calling for ‘united church’ in a wounded world
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Launching his papacy with a call for reconciliation and communion, Pope Leo XIV formally began his ministry as the successor ...
Pope Leo XIV at Inauguration Mass: ‘Let us walk towards God and love one another’
Pope Leo XIV presides at the Mass of Inauguration of his Petrine Ministry in Saint Peter’s Square, and invites the Church to walk together along the path of God's love and remain united in one family.
The living legacy of Pope Francis
The true scope and impact of Pope Francis’ pontificate will reveal itself more fully in time. That is not to say, however, that we only need to sit back and watch it unfold.
Archbishop Hartmayer announces 2025 priest assignments
SMYRNA–Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., of Atlanta, conveys the following announcements regarding priestly ministry in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, effective July 1, 2025:
Metro Atlanta Catholics react with joy and surprise to election of first American pope
ATLANTA — Shock, joy, and even chants of “USA” filled the room at a watch party inside the Archdiocese of Atlanta as local Catholics learned that, for the first time in history, an American has [...]
The ‘urbi at orbi’ blessing by Pope Leo XIV
(OSV News)–The following is the full text of the “urbi et orbi” blessing given by Pope Leo XIV after his election May 8, 2025.
Ga. Catholic leaders, Christians react to new American pope
ATLANTA, Ga. - Georgia Catholics are excited and still a little bit in shock after the announcement of the first American pope.
Atlanta’s Catholic leadership react to selection of American for pope
ATLANTA - Excitement and pride filled the offices of the Archdiocese of Atlanta on Thursday as staff and clergy gathered to witness a moment of history:
Archbishop Hartmayer offers statement on election of Pope Leo XIV
ATLANTA—Upon the election of former Cardinal Robert F. Prevost as the new pope May 8, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., asked for prayers of uny for the Holy Father in a statement:
Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, the Chicago-born prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops under Pope Francis, was elected the 267th pope May 8 and took the name Pope Leo XIV.
Members of Atlanta Archdiocese following Papal Conclave closely – WSB-TV
ATLANTA — Members of the Atlanta Archdiocese joined people around the world watching the Papal Conclave unfold in Vatican City on Wednesday.
Papal conclave: How Atlanta’s diversity helped shape America’s only African-American Cardinal
ATLANTA — As the Catholic Church prepares to select its next pope, Cardinal Wilton Gregory—the former archbishop for Atlanta's archdiocese ...
As conclave nears, all but four cardinal electors are in Rome
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–All but four of the 135 cardinals who are eligible to enter the conclave May 7 to vote for a new pope had arrived in Rome by May 2, according to the Vatican press office.
At final memorial Mass, Pope Francis remembered as tireless shepherd
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–On the final day of official mourning for the death of Pope Francis, the late pontiff was remembered as someone who was determined to live out ...
Argentinian parishioner remembers Pope Francis’ profound impact
ATLANTA—Cristian Bustos, parishioner of St. Monica Church in Duluth, learned of Pope Francis’ passing early on the morning of April 21.
Praying for the custodians of the Catholic Church’s mission
The Catholic Church has been able to follow the news of Pope Francis’s hospitalization and all that followed ...
Flannery O’Connor’s faith inspires new generation
MILLEDGEVILLE—Charlotte Aexel stood before the crowd of three dozen, narrating “A Good Man is Hard to Find” as fellow students brought Flannery O’Connor’s story to life.
Monsignor Donovan School to include seventh and eighth grades
ATHENS—Monsignor Donovan School, an independent Catholic School, will expand its academic program to include seventh and eighth grades beginning with the 2025-2026 school year.
