St. Philip Benizi pastor appointed Charlotte’s fifth bishop
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Pope Francis has appointed Father Michael T. Martin, OFM Conv., as bishop of the Diocese of Charlotte. The announcement was made the morning of April 9.
Georgia Bulletin pilgrimage to follow ‘In the Footsteps of St. Paul’
ATLANTA—The Georgia Bulletin will host its pilgrimage, “In the Footsteps of St. Paul,” to Greece, the Greek Islands and Istanbul in September.
St. Jude principal Patty Childs named school superintendent
ATLANTA—Bishop Joel M. Konzen announced April 4 that Patty Childs, current principal of St. Jude the Apostle School, has been been named Superintendent of Catholic Schools.
When in Rome: The Beauty of the Eternal City
Visiting Italy had always been a dream of mine. It is one of those places that seems too beautiful to be true.
Easter marks the ‘rebirth of hope amid the ruins of failure,’ pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Easter is a promise that no matter how dark the world may seem and no matter how heavy the burdens one carries, victory belongs to the Risen Christ and all who believe in him, [...]
On Palm Sunday, pope prays people open hearts to God, quell all hatred
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Only Jesus can deliver humanity from hatred and violence, Pope Francis said on Palm Sunday.
Rose Hawthorne’s remarkable life story in the spotlight as sainthood cause advances
(OSV News)—Losing a young child. Struggling in a troubled marriage with an alcoholic husband.
A Journey of Hope to the Philippines
I hope and pray that you are having a fruitful Lent. In his message for Lent, Pope Francis encouraged us to have a contemplative spirit during the season so that we might grow in our love of God [...]
At audience, pope looks at virtue of prudence, prays for peace
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–“War is always a defeat,” Pope Francis said, urging people at his general audience to pray that leaders in war-torn nations would have the courage to negotiate for peace.
‘Invite One Back’ initiative helps parishes reach lapsed Catholics
(OSV News)–What would happen if clergy and parish leaders personally reached out to Catholics who have stopped attending Mass to invite them to come back, telling them they are missed and wanted [...]
Vigils across Georgia to be held for death row inmate Willie Pye
ATLANTA—The Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles denied clemency for death row inmate Willie James Pye at a specially called meeting Tuesday, March 19.
Sister Miriam Mendoza brings guidance, light to Hispanic community
ATLANTA—Sister Miriam Mendoza has joined the Archdiocese of Atlanta to work in the Hispanic and Latino Ministry and with the Office of Vocations.
Advocates, students and officials gather in support of crisis pregnancy centers
ATLANTA—Students from St. Mary’s Academy, Fayetteville, led the way around the Georgia Capitol as hundreds turned out for the 2024 Georgia March for Life.
A rededication to Irish history at Oakland Cemetery
ATLANTA—In 1873, the city of Atlanta gifted a parcel of land in its city cemetery to the Hibernian Benevolent Society as a final resting place for its poorer members.
Pope, still recovering from illness, urges the prideful not to judge
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Pope Francis urged prideful people to recall one of Jesus’ moral commandments to “never judge.”
Cardinal Pierre encourages believers to leave ‘comfort zones’ to share Gospel
ATLANTA—Pope Francis’ ambassador to the United States, Cardinal Christophe Pierre, spent his two-day visit to Atlanta chatting with students and clergy, speaking at a Hispanic mission and [...]
Archbishop Hartmayer asks for clemency for death row inmate Willie Pye
ATLANTA—On March 7, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., wrote to the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles to ask for clemency for death row inmate Willie James Pye.
Pope makes brief trip to hospital for unspecified tests
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Pope Francis paid a brief visit to Rome’s Gemelli Isola Hospital Feb. 28 for “diagnostic tests,” the Vatican press office said, without providing specifics.
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage to include shrines, secular landmarks, diocesan events
(OSV News)–On May 18-19, groups of eight young adults will leave San Francisco; New Haven, Connecticut; San Juan, Texas; and Itasca State Park in Minnesota.
Atlanta to have Synod on Synodality listening sessions
ATLANTA—Dioceses across the U.S. are holding additional listening sessions, following a request from the Vatican’s Secretariat for the Synod of Bishops, in preparation for the second session of [...]
