Georgia’s Catholic bishops oppose the execution of Stacy Humphreys
Georgia’s bishops have shared a letter in opposition to the execution of Stacy Humphreys, scheduled on Dec. 17.
Unity, dialogue, respect: On first trip, pope highlights paths to peace
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Visiting two countries over six days on his first foreign papal trip, Pope Leo XIV preached unity, dialogue and respect for differences as the only paths to peace.
Reclaiming the Lord’s Day
When I am at a parish for the Mass of confirmation, I sometimes ask those to be confirmed if they know why we Catholics keep Sunday as our Sabbath.
Bishops of Atlanta Province share pastoral reflection on ‘Dilexi Te’
The Bishops of the Atlanta Province released a pastoral statement Dec. 2 on the vision of Pope Leo XIV’s first apostolic exhortation.
Pope gives Catholics in Turkey Advent ‘resolutions’ to build bridges
ISTANBUL (CNS)–With their different rites, cultures, languages and races, Catholics find a unity around the altar that “is a gift from God. As such, it is strong and invincible, because it is the [...]
‘For I was hungry, and you gave me food’
It’s in the eyes of the young and the very old that members of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Mary Mother of God Church find inspiration. Although small in number, the parish’s Vincentians are [...]
St. Ann earns national recognition for discipleship focus
With a parish culture that emphasizes forming the whole person, St. Ann Church of Marietta was named the 2025 recipient of the national Archbishop Thomas Murphy Parish Stewardship Award.
Advent events in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
ATLANTA—Advent, the start of the church’s liturgical year, begins Sunday, Nov. 30, and continues through Dec. 24. It is the season of preparation for Christ’s birth and one of hope.
Faithful participate in national advocacy for immigrants
ATLANTA—With a call of solidarity, Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Atlanta came together to join a national movement advocating for immigrants during Oct. 22 and Nov. 13 events.
Atlanta priests perform stand-up comedy in sold-out show
ATLANTA—Six priests delivered humor instead of homilies on Nov. 12, taking the stage at St. Pius X High School for a stand-up comedy show.
Seeing everyone as a brother or sister is part of Christianity, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Being a Christian means recognizing every person as a brother or sister and always being ready to lend a helping hand, Pope Leo XIV said.
Lighting artisan uncovers family link to Atlanta Basilica project
ATLANTA—When Edwin Rambusch saw the dozen lanterns suspended along the length of the nave of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, their design and style felt familiar.
Pope calls treatment of migrants in U.S. ‘extremely disrespectful’
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Insisting that the dignity of all people, including immigrants, must be respected, Pope Leo XIV asked U.S. Catholics and “people of goodwill” to read and listen to the U.S. [...]
Love is key to church’s mental health ministry, says bishop who lost family to suicide
(OSV News)–“When the Church speaks tenderly about mental health, people listen,” said Bishop John P. Dolan of Phoenix, whose mental health advocacy draws on his lived experience of losing several [...]
Immigration concerns top of mind for US bishops at fall assembly
BALTIMORE (OSV News)–From the opening gavel to adjournment Nov. 11, the immigration issue was at the forefront for much of the first day of public sessions of the U.S. bishops’ fall plenary [...]
Ministries bracing to serve those affected by SNAP benefits pause
ATLANTA–With the federal government shut down, many low-income families have been unable to access food assistance since Nov. 1
Catholic schools see growing impact from Georgia Promise, GOAL Scholarships
SMYRNA—Through the Georgia Promise Scholarship and Georgia GOAL (Greater Opportunities for Access to Learning) Scholarship, Catholic education is steadily becoming more accessible to families in [...]
SOLT Family Mission Experience offers all ages avenues to serve Christ
ATLANTA—Following her son Luca’s confirmation earlier this year, Cristina DiMarzio was looking for a way to continue engaging the 13-year-old in the journey of faith.
November: A time to remember, reflect and hope
Each November, the church turns her gaze toward the mystery of death and the hope of eternal life.
Prayer for beloved dead is sign of hope of being together again, pope says
ROME (CNS)–As Christians visit cemeteries on the feast of All Souls and remember their loved ones who have died, they do so with faith that at the end of this life they will be together again [...]
