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PHOENIX (CNS)—According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than twice as many people died in 2020 by their own hand than by someone else.

ATLANTA–Kelly Schreckenberger found herself talking with a woman at church who favored abortion rights and opposed the Georgia “heartbeat” law, banning abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.

ATLANTA—In April, Marist School launched a national search to identify a new school president following the announcement that Father Bill Rowland, SM, will step down on June 30, 2023.

ATLANTA–Catholic Charities Atlanta offers a Leadership Class (CCLC) to nurture the spiritual and professional growth of adults into servant leaders.

SANDY SPRINGS—Danny Sequeira thought he’d experiment in 2021 by opening his parish food bank mid-week to see if anyone showed up.

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Beatifying Blessed John Paul I, Pope Francis praised the late pope for showing the world God’s goodness and for living the Gospel without compromise.

ATLANTA—Several church leaders, including two deacons from the Archdiocese of Atlanta, joined Catholic Extension for a mission immersion program traveling to the dioceses of Puerto Rico.

SANDY SPRINGS—Danny Sequeira thought he’d experiment in 2021 by opening his parish food bank mid-week to see if anyone showed up.

FAYETTEVILLE–Smiling teachers and a new entrance decorated with inflatable air dancers and colorful balloons welcomed new students to St. Mary’s Academy.

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–In a ceremony to create 20 new cardinals, Pope Francis encouraged the College of Cardinals to have the same spiritual zeal for all people, whether they are in positions of [...]

WASHINGTON (CNS)–Before Voice of the Faithful prepared a report on diocesan finance councils, it gave dioceses a heads-up that it would be working on such a report and what it would be looking [...]

CONYERS—The Abbey Church of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, built by the monks in the 1960s, is undergoing a needed renovation and restoration.

UVALDE, Texas (CNS)–Thanks to tuition help from Catholic Extension, children who were wounded in the Robb Elementary School mass shooting in Uvalde can transfer to a local Catholic school.

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Pope Francis dedicated his general audience talk to the urgent need for young and old to come together so older people can share their faith and wisdom about the world.

ATLANTA—High school athletes at Marist School, St. Pius X and Blessed Trinity will face off against new and bigger competitors as the fall sports season opens.

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Christians should not only face life’s challenges without fear but also not be overcome by the temptation to remain idle to the Lord’s presence in those moments, Pope Francis said.

ATLANTA—Meet the new leaders of four Catholic schools—the interim president at St. Pius X High School, Atlanta; the interim principal of St. John Neumann Regional School, Lilburn; and the [...]

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Christians should not only face life’s challenges without fear but also not be overcome by the temptation to remain idle to the Lord’s presence in those moments, Pope Francis said.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CNS)–Thousands of Knights of Columbus members and their families were welcomed to Nashville Aug. 1 for the 140th annual Supreme Convention of the Catholic fraternal men’s [...]

CONYERS—After more than two years of closure, the Monastery of the Holy Spirit community of Cistercian monks is reopening the Abbey Church to the public for prayer and Mass.