Marian Servants of the Blessed Trinity celebrate Commitment Day Mass

JOHNS CREEK—Each year, members of the Marian Servants of the Blessed Trinity commit to serve the Archdiocese of Atlanta according to their Rule of Life—holiness, obedience and humble servanthood.

Remembering the Life of Deacon Fernando Barrueta

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Deacon Fernando Barrueta, who passed away on November 21. The Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. this Saturday, November 25 at St. Pius X Catholic [...]

Decorating our lives with the signs of faith

Archbishop Gregory talks about the meaning of symbols during the holiday season in his column, “What I Have Seen and Heard.”

Marriage Encounter rekindles couples’ passion for a lifetime

ATLANTA—Married couples at all stages of life can benefit from a weekend away that will take already good marriages and help shape them into lifetime love affairs.

Mary Our Queen parishioners celebrate new sanctuary groundbreaking

PEACHTREE CORNERS—Under a gray sky, with temperatures struggling to get out of the 30s, hundreds of parishioners applauded, followed by a collective “Amen,” as church leaders and construction [...]

In God’s Hands

Read the story of Fr. Rey Pineda from People En Español and how DACA helped him answer God’s call.

Family tragedy leads father on quest of forgiveness and mercy

SMYRNA—It’s another Sunday morning at Smyrna’s St. Thomas the Apostle Church, and Thomas Brito Sr. is heading to the church entrance in his motorized wheelchair before the 9:30 a.m. Mass. His [...]

Statement from Archbishop Gregory on the shooting at the Texas Baptist church

ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has made the following statement regarding the Nov. 5 shooting during services at the First Baptist church in Sutherland Springs, Texas.

Seeing with the eyes of Christ

Read Archbishop Gregory’s lecture for the St. Anselm Institute for Catholic Thought on the campus of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.

Pope tops 40 million followers on Twitter, 5 million on Instagram

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis’ @Pontifex Twitter accounts reached more than 40 million followers just a few months before the fifth anniversary of when Pope Benedict XVI launched the initiative.

Statement Regarding an Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Persons from Haiti, El Salvador and Honduras

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has long advocated for the reform of our nation’s immigration system. The discussions these days about immigration are often difficult, [...]

The GRACE that supports Catholic education

Archbishop Gregory encourages us to learn about and support GRACE Scholars in his latest column, “What I Have Seen and Heard.”

New bishop celebrates Mass at VA Hospital

ATLANTA–Bishop Bernard E. “Ned” Shlesinger III made his first visit to the Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center, where he celebrated Mass in the chapel to a capacity crowd. The liturgy [...]

Father Daniel Ketter appointed Atlanta’s judicial vicar

SMYRNA—Father Daniel Ketter was recently appointed the judicial vicar of the Metropolitan Tribunal by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory. Ordained in 2008, Father Ketter has served in the archdiocesan [...]

Share the Journey campaign urges Catholics to connect with migrants

WASHINGTON (CNS)—A prayer here, a share on social media there, a voice of support in a letter to the editor, even a get-to-know-others potluck.

Duluth woman professes vows as Dominican Sister of St. Cecilia

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Nine young women professed the simple vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience as Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 28.

Sainthood in our times

Archbishop Gregory talks about sainthood and our U.S. saints in his column, “What I Have Seen and Heard.”

Atlanta Catholics open hearts to stranded Puerto Ricans

ATLANTA—Several residents of Puerto Rico stranded in Atlanta found haven with the Catholic community after Hurricane Maria devastated their island home.

Honoring the 100-Year Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima

Join us as we honor the 100 – year anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. Various prayer services will be held throughout The [...]

Statement by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory Regarding the Mass Shooting in Las Vegas

Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory released the following statement regarding the mass shooting in Las Vegas on October 1, 2017: “Violence has once again horrified us as a nation and drawn us together [...]