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RIVERDALE—Msgr. Francis Pham Van Phuong, retiring as pastor of Our Lady of Vietnam Church in Riverdale July 1, was the only Vietnamese priest in the Archdiocese of Atlanta for many years.

Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory talks about the blessings of a Catholic education in his latest column, “What I Have Seen and Heard.”

JOHNS CREEK— In the works of mercy, charity and vitality that outstanding women and young people are accomplishing in their parishes, “we can still behold the activity of God’s Holy Spirit in our [...]

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.—When his platoon commander and another squad leader were injured in an ambush, Marine Sgt. Matthew Parker “boldly assumed control” of the forces around him in Afghanistan, [...]

“Boom!” voiced with the familiar accompanying hand gesture is a modern day expression that has achieved a high degree of popularity. Young people often use it to demonstrate an exclamation of [...]

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis told the heads of women’s religious orders from around the world that he would set up a commission to study the New Testament deaconesses and he also insisted more [...]

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Fr. Anthony Delisi, OCSO, monk and priest of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, who passed away Monday, May 9th. The Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, May [...]

ATLANTA—The seven Holy Doors of the Archdiocese of Atlanta offer local places where the faithful can make a pilgrimage during this Holy Year of Mercy and receive extraordinary graces.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Reverend Michael L. McWhorter, who passed away on Friday, April 29th. A Vigil will be held on Wednesday, May 4th from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Carl J. [...]

ATLANTA—For more than three decades, Katie Bashor lovingly served Atlanta’s homeless at Central Night Shelter, an ecumenical ministry of the Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and [...]

MYTILENE, Greece (CNS)—Pope Francis’ five-hour visit to Greece ended with him offering safe passage to Italy to 12 Syrian Muslims, half under the age of 18. The Vatican had kept secret the pope’s [...]

Its origin dates back to 1952 when it was first called “Secretary’s Day.” It has evolved into an occasion for national recognition of all of the professional staff who work in organizations, [...]

On April 16, 2016, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Ecuador, killing at least 233 people, a number that is expected to rise as first responders reach the affected area. This is the strongest [...]

In some of Jesus’ last words to his disciples before his passion and death, he implored them to act with charity and mercy to all of their brothers and sisters. “Amen, I say to you, whatever you [...]

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis asked Catholic dioceses around the world to set up a permanent memorial of the Year of Mercy by establishing a hospital, home for the aged or school in an [...]

ATLANTA—Beth Anne Ross and William Dempsey III were united in the sacrament of marriage Friday, April 1, at the morning Mass of St. Jude the Apostle School. Dempsey and Ross, longtime friends and [...]

Marietta-based Sheltering Grace Ministry, a nonprofit helping homeless pregnant women and their babies, will celebrate the grand opening of its new 16-bed living facility on Monday, April 25 from [...]

ATLANTA—With the April 8 release of the document, “‘Amoris Laetitia’ (The Joy of Love), from Pope Francis, The Georgia Bulletin asked Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory a few questions about this [...]

Archbishop Gregory would like to share this good news with you at the same time this announcement is being made. From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Secretariat of Clergy, [...]

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The same mercy and patience that are essential for building a strong family must be shown to those whose families are in trouble or have broken up, Pope Francis said in his [...]