Archdiocese of Atlanta, Diocese of Savannah welcome independent review of child abuse files

ATLANTA—A third-party review of any records of the Archdiocese of Atlanta regarding suspected child abuse will begin soon and is fully supported by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, who first [...]

Announcement of New Position for Reverend Luke Ballman

Archbishop Gregory would like to share this good news with you at the same time this announcement is being made.

Notre Dame Academy’s first graduation ceremony May 31

DULUTH—Notre Dame Academy senior Emily Mlakar is saying farewell to a place where her ideas helped start school traditions when none existed before.

Archbishop Gregory offers invocation at Atlanta City Council

ATLANTA—Upon the invitation of Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory offered the invocation at the April 15 meeting of the council.

Georgia governor signs heartbeat bill restricting state abortions

ATLANTA (CNS)—Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation May 7 to ban abortions in the state once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which is around six weeks.

Religious share stories, encouragement for World Day of Prayer for Vocations

ATLANTA — On a sunny Wednesday, members of a bible study group at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta and other volunteers gathered at the St. Charles Borromeo house for priestly formation [...]

Lilburn mission breaks ground on education building

LILBURN—Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III joined parishioners of Our Lady of the Americas Mission to break ground on a new classroom and parish office building on Sunday, April 7.

Mental health and faith intersect at annual conference

ATLANTA—Catholic mental health professionals and students from across the country attended the Catholic Psychotherapy Association (CPA) annual conference April 25-27 at the Atlanta Marriott [...]

Archbishop Gregory’s statement on third party file review

This is Archbishop Gregory’s statement, issued April 30, on a third party file review to which he and Bishop Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv., have agreed and have been working on for several months.

At Chrism Mass, archbishop urges priestly unity

ATLANTA—More than 150 of Atlanta’s priests said farewell to Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory during his final Chrism Mass as the leader of the Atlanta Archdiocese.

Cardinal criticizes Sri Lankan government for not taking precautions

BANGKOK (CNS)—Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith of Colombo, Sri Lanka, has blamed the country’s authorities for the security lapse he claims could have prevented Easter bombings, in which the death toll [...]

Abuse survivor offers reflection for healing

ATLANTA—Gina Garcia, program assistant for the Office of Child and Youth Protection for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, wonders what she as one person can do to help people and a church in need of [...]

Archbishop Gregory’s years of ministry remembered

ATLANTA—What does 14 years of ministry in one archdiocese look like? Atlanta Catholics answered this question with an array of pictures and memories of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory as he prepares [...]

Always close to my heart

“We’ll miss you!” Those comforting words have touched my heart repeatedly since the announcement of my appointment as the Archbishop of Washington was revealed on April 4.

Statement from Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory Regarding Fire at Notre Dame Cathedral

“At the beginning of Holy Week, the people of Paris have been asked to embrace a very heavy cross with the fire at their beloved cathedral.  Notre Dame is a treasure for the Catholic Church, for [...]

Blaze erupts at Paris’ iconic Notre Dame Cathedral; cause unknown

PARIS (CNS) — A major blaze engulfed the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral April 15, sending pillars of flame and billowing smoke over the center of the French…

Athens parish launches faith formation for students with disabilities

ATHENS—Lynn Langston has spent more than 30 years in religious education—but this Mass moved her more than almost any other.

Active duty military personnel, veterans invited to support Starve Wars

COLLEGE PARK—With their experiences of service and putting the needs of others in front of their own, veterans, active duty military and those who support them are invited to gather together at [...]

Georgia house passes fetal heartbeat bill; legal challenges to follow

WASHINGTON (CNS)—Georgia has just added itself to the list of states that aim to protect unborn life once a fetal heartbeat is detected.

The treasured memory of baptism

Last Thursday, March 28, I observed the 60th anniversary of my own baptism. I quietly mentioned that fact to Father Dan Ketter, who concelebrated the noon Mass with me at the Chancery. It was a [...]