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VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Cleansed from original sin by baptism, Christians are called to spread the “good fragrance of Christ” throughout the world by their kind actions and joyful attitudes, Pope [...]

ATLANTA—Three archdiocesan schools earned the Cognia STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) certification this summer, creating history as the first three institutions to achieve [...]

ATLANTA–Father Bruce Barnabas Charles Schultz, OP, died Aug. 5.

ATLANTA—GRACE Scholars helped thousands of students to attend some three dozen Catholic schools since it opened its doors 16 years ago.

“Only from a genuine conversion on all levels – personal, local and international – will true peace be able to flourish,” says the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Development in its statement on [...]

ATLANTA—Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Atlanta have opened their doors to welcome students as a new year of learning gets underway.

LAWRENCEVILLE—With its humble beginnings in an appliance storefront, St. Lawrence Church is setting off on a $10 million campaign, envisioning its future on the Grayson Highway campus.

ATLANTA—Almost 60,000 Catholics united in Indianapolis, Indiana to rejoice and celebrate Jesus at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress on July 17.

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)–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 [...]

MILLEDGEVILLE—Elizabeth “Lizzie” Odom has a three-generation connection and reverence for the Sacred Heart parish, stemming from her childhood.

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.

ATLANTA—Between June 21-23, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage made seven stops within the Archdiocese of Atlanta.