Praying the Liturgy of the Hours

Jesus, in many instances in the Gospels, instructs his listeners to pray. So, whenever we stop what we are doing to pray or begin our day or end our day with prayer, we are following his earnest [...]

Archbishop Hartmayer expresses gratitude for Atlanta’s priests at Chrism Mass

ATLANTA–Celebrating the annual Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., called it the Mass “that brings me the most joy.”

Time capsule event part of Pinecrest Academy’s ‘Thirty for 30’ celebration

CUMMING—Pinecrest Academy held a time capsule event Friday, March 22, to celebrate the academy’s 30th anniversary.

St. Mary’s Academy highlights creative student projects at STEM Showcase

FAYETTEVILLE—St. Mary’s Academy hosted a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Showcase Thursday, March 21.

Video series offers ‘deep dive’ into the mysteries of the Mass

(OSV News)—A new video series featuring several U.S. Catholic bishops, including Atlanta Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., will offer what organizers call a “deep dive into the sacred [...]

Father Jerome McKenna, CP, pastor of St. Paul of the Cross, dies

ATLANTA–Father Jerome Francis McKenna, a Passionist priest of the St. Paul of the Cross Province of the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ, died on Sunday, April 7. Born on April 13, [...]

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.