Spring was a season of state championships for Catholic schools

ATLANTA—Archdiocesan and independent Catholic high schools captured individual and team state championships this spring in sports like lacrosse, soccer and track and field.

Archbishop Gregory Responds to the U.S. Immigration Policy

ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has released the following statement on the U.S. government’s recent immigration policy separating migrant families.

Newspaper, communications office receive 16 Catholic Press awards

GREEN BAY, Wis.—The Georgia Bulletin and the Office of Communications for the Archdiocese of Atlanta earned a total of 16 Catholic Press awards for work done in 2017,

Finding sanctuary in the Holy Land

Ever since my Great-Aunt Gladys rode a camel in the Holy Land when I was a kid in the 1970s, I’ve wanted to visit the places where Jesus lived and died.

Former Atlantan takes over as director of formation and discipleship

ATLANTA—It’s home again for Andrew “Andy” W. Lichtenwalner, Ph.D., the new director of the Office of Formation and Discipleship (OFD) for the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

Archbishop announces new priest assignments

ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments, effective July 2, unless otherwise noted.

Healing service invites trust in God’s unconditional love

COLLEGE PARK—Those needing healing, whether in physical, emotional or spiritual areas of their lives, were invited to look directly at Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and bring him their pain and [...]

Respect, civility, and the power of words

Archbishop of Atlanta Wilton D. Gregory urges members of the Boston College Class of 2018 to use their voices to uphold human dignity.

Protection for God’s creatures includes animals and people

Archbishop Gregory talks about the importance of protecting all of God's creatures in his latest column, "What I Have Seen and Heard."

St. George Church honors founders at Mass of Thanksgiving

NEWNAN—Parishioners of St. George Church gathered for a Mass of Thanksgiving Saturday, April 21, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan.

Remembering the Life of Deacon Hilliard Lee

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Deacon Hilliard Lee who passed away on Tuesday, May 8.

Repentant sinners need merciful confessors, not inquisitors, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Priests must give hope to men and women seeking forgiveness, encouraging them in their struggles away from the slippery slope of sin, Pope Francis said.

‘Is my dad in heaven?’ little boy asks pope

ROME (CNS)—After circling a massive, crumbling public housing complex on the outskirts of Rome, Pope Francis had an emotional encounter with the neighborhood’s children.

Our invitation to holiness

Archbishop Gregory talks about our call to holiness in his latest column, “What I Have Seen and Heard.”

Remembering the Life of Fr. Daniel J. McCormick

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Father Dan McCormick, who passed away on Thursday, April 19.

Order of Malta hosts 2018 ‘Life is Beautiful’ Gala

ATLANTA— The seventh “Life is Beautiful” Gala was held in February this year, sponsored by the Atlanta Region, Federal Association of the Sovereign Order of Malta, to benefit the work of the [...]

Jesus does not give up on anyone, pope tells prisoners

ROME (CNS)—Before washing the feet of 12 prisoners, Pope Francis told them and hundreds of inmates to remember that Jesus constantly stands before them with love, ready to cleanse their sins and [...]

The heart of the Paschal Mystery

Archbishop Gregory talks about the joy of this special Easter season in his latest column, "What I Have Seen and Heard."

Confirmation project brings saints to life for St. Oliver Plunkett teens

SNELLVILLE—The Living Saints Project, a project where the second-year confirmation students share a part of their journey with parishioners of the church, took place at St. Oliver Plunkett Church [...]

MLK legacy a challenge ‘to work more vigorously’ against violence, says archbishop

ATLANTA—Churches around the Archdiocese of Atlanta solemnly rang bells 39 times in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. April 4.