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ATLANTA—Andre White, fatherhood program and facilities manager at Pregnancy Aid Clinic, understands the heavy burden fathers feel when they cannot fulfill the perfect “dad” role.

ATHENS—Nearly a dozen recent University of Georgia graduates involved in the campus Catholic community are pursing the missionary life.

ARLINGTON, Va.–On Tuesday, June 4, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., was elected to a three-year term as chairman of the board of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).

ATHENS—Eduardo Huato-Blanco sat among his peers at Monsignor Donovan High School, all dressed in navy-blue tasseled caps and gowns.

ROME (CNS)–When Catholics carry the Eucharist through the streets, “we are not doing this to show off or to flaunt our faith” but to invite others to share in the life that Jesus gives by making [...]

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (OSV News)–Sunlight streamed into St. Mark Church May 29–a poignant visual representation of the Holy Spirit– as the Diocese of Charlotte welcomed a new bishop for the first [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth, undeniable tensions and “a deep desire to rebuild and strengthen” the body of Christ have emerged as key themes in the latest synod report for the Catholic Church in the U.S.

LAWRENCEVILLE—Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III recently blessed the launch of a deacon and parishioner’s media website.

ATLANTA—A sold-out theater full of Flannery O’Connor fans heard from director/writer Ethan Hawke and leading actor Maya Hawke about their collaboration in the new biopic “Wildcat.”

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Empowered and enlightened by the Holy Spirit, Christians are called to develop the gentleness needed to proclaim the Gospel to all, Pope Francis said.

The month of May is dedicated in a special way to honoring and seeking the intercession of Mary as the Mother of God and Mother of the Church.

This December, Pope Francis will inaugurate the Jubilee Year 2025 with the theme being “Pilgrims of Hope.”

GREENSBORO—Peter Faletti, former director of planning and research for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, lives his retirement in Greensboro where he attends Mass, grabs a bite at a lake tavern and [...]

SMYRNA–Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., of Atlanta, is pleased to convey the following official announcements regarding priestly ministry in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, effective [...]

ATLANTA—The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia announces that Sunday, May 19, is Endowment Sunday, offering parishioners across the Archdiocese of Atlanta the opportunity to learn how to [...]

ATLANTA—Andy Harlin, a high school baseball hall of famer coach, earned his 700th win at the home diamond of the St. Pius Golden Lions baseball team in mid-April.

ATLANTA—Leaders at St. Vincent de Paul Georgia are mounting a new push to ease the burden on the ministry volunteers who respond to crisis phone calls, visit people in their homes and provide [...]

ATLANTA—The Archdiocese of Atlanta has launched an intercultural commission in the Office of Intercultural Ministries.

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–The greatest enemy of faith is fear, Pope Francis said at his weekly general audience.

ATLANTA—With a year to go before its implementation, archdiocesan school leaders are seeking more information to understand how the Georgia education voucher initiative may affect area schools.