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ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory called the ordination of Bernard E. “Ned” Shlesinger III to the episcopate a “wonderfully happy day in the life of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.”

ATLANTA—Archdiocesan and independent Catholic high schools captured individual and team state championships last fall and winter and this past spring in a variety of sports. Four of the [...]

Please see the attached programs for the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-Elect Bernard E. Shlesinger III. You are invited to join us for this blessed celebration by watching LIVE [...]

ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS)—The U.S. Catholic Church’s increasing diversity presents Catholics with the opportunity to accompany each other on the journey of faith Pope Francis envisions, a Boston [...]

Thank you for attending this year’s Eucharistic Congress! Tell us about your experience by completing this short survey in English or Spanish. Please save the date for next year’s [...]

ATLANTA—The Georgia Bulletin and the archdiocesan Office of Communications were honored with 14 awards from the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada at the 2017 Catholic [...]

ATLANTA—Since relocating to Buford Highway two years ago, the Cathedral of Christ the King Hispanic Mission has nearly quadrupled in size, now drawing some 1,400 people to the mission’s two [...]

Pope Francis in today’s appointment has honored The Archdiocese of Atlanta with the gift of Bishop Luis R. Zarama to become the new Bishop of Raleigh.  How fortunate that local Church is to [...]

FATIMA, Portugal—In the warm darkness, thousands of faces were illuminated by candlelight. People bunched together around a small chapel where the rosary was being led. Every five Hail Marys [...]

COLLEGE PARK—The middle school track at the Eucharistic Congress made its debut June 17 with an immense amount of energy and an unprecedented level of interaction for teens.

COLLEGE PARK—If the 2017 Eucharistic Congress is any indication, the future of the Catholic Church is in capable, faithful hands. From the Friday night “Revive” track on June 16 to the Saturday [...]

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—To involve young people in preparations for the Synod of Bishops on youth in 2018, the Vatican has released an online questionnaire to better understand the lives, attitudes [...]

Archbishop Gregory shares his gratitude for everyone that helped with Eucharistic Congress in his latest column, “What I Have Seen and Heard.”

COLLEGE PARK—The Divine Healer was present and adored in the Eucharist while providing needed grace to individuals and families June 16 during the healing service at the Eucharistic Congress.

World Refugee Day is June 20th! In honor of today, check out the 120 Stories in 120 Days Project created by Catholic Charities Atlanta that tells the stories of individuals who have fled their [...]

WASHINGTON—As they began the spring general assembly, bishops from across the U.S. gathered June 14 at Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis for a Mass of Prayer and Penance for survivors [...]

COLLEGE PARK—The Eucharistic Congress of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, an opportunity for Catholics in the Southeast to gather for prayer, adoration, Mass and faith programs, will be held June [...]

ATLANTA—Frances McBrayer used to be able to focus on ensuring that refugees had an apartment to live in, the weary travelers were picked up at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and [...]

He was fly-fishing in Colorado last week! Bishop-designate Ned Shlesinger had planned this getaway long before Pope Francis intervened and appointed him as our new auxiliary bishop. He had [...]

WASHINGTON (CNS)—New movies are in the works with distinctively Catholic themes. A documentary featuring the pope, “Pope Francis—A Man of His Word,” was bought by Focus Features for later [...]