Young adults explore Catholic fish frys in Atlanta this Lent

ATLANTA—Catholic fish frys have become a staple tradition of the liturgical season in Atlanta. It is more than just a fundraiser meal ...

Catholic teacher gets to know St. Mary by embarking on Atlanta pilgrimage

ATLANTA—It was about a decade ago when Jenny Gustainis heard a devout friend use the term of endearment “Mama Mary.”

St. Michael the Archangel Church breaks ground on expansion

WOODSTOCK—St. Michael the Archangel Church broke ground on March 22 for a new construction project that will expand religious education spaces and accommodate the growing church community.

Pope Francis makes surprise first appearance at Vatican after hospital stay

VATICAN CITY, April 6 (Reuters) - Pope Francis made his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago ...

A Lenten journey of hope

Over the past several weeks, our thoughts and prayers have been with Pope Francis as he continues to navigate serious health challenges.

USCCB ends cooperative agreements with US government after work suspended

WASHINGTON (OSV News)–The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said it would not renew its cooperative agreements with the federal government related to children’s services and refugee support ...

Father Bruce Wilkinson, pastor and Black Catholic ministry leader, dies

ATLANTA—Father Bruce W. Wilkinson, who was a longtime pastor at Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Atlanta, died March 24.

Remembering a heroic Atlanta Irishman

ATLANTA—Called “the first Atlantan too busy to hate,” Irish native Father Thomas O’Reilly was honored by city officials, Irish government ministers and members of the city’s oldest civic group at [...]

Georgia bishops express gratitude for passage of HB 123

"As Catholics, we are committed to protecting the vulnerable and to promoting a culture of life in our society. House Bill 123 works to do both, and we celebrate its passage and all the good that [...]

Father James Harrison, founding principal of St. Pius X High School, remembered

ATLANTA—Father James Lawrence “Jim” Harrison, the founding principal of St. Pius X High School, died March 7. He was 95 years old.

Pope returns to Vatican after long hospitalization

ROME (CNS)–Immediately before leaving Rome’s Gemelli hospital after more than five weeks of treatment for breathing difficulties, double pneumonia and infections, Pope Francis greeted hundreds of [...]

Converts find peace and belonging at Rite of Election

ATLANTA— The Archdiocese of Atlanta is set to welcome nearly 3,000 men and women into the church following the Rite of Election.

Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization

ROME (CNS)–For the first time since Pope Francis was hospitalized in mid-February, the Vatican press office released a photograph of him March 16;

Annual March for Life leaves advocates empowered, unified

ATLANTA—On a chilly morning outside the Georgia State Capitol, a mother held her daughter close amid a crowd of pro-life supporters.

Georgia Promise Scholarship applications open through April 15

ATLANTA—Catholic Schools Superintendent Patty Childs is reminding parents to explore the new Georgia Promise Scholarship program.

Cursillo impacts communities, transforms lives of parishioners in archdiocese

ATLANTA—When you attend Sunday Mass and look at your fellow parishioners, you might not know that many of them attended a Cursillo weekend.

Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization

ROME (CNS)–For the first time since Pope Francis was hospitalized in mid-February, the Vatican press office released a photograph of him March 16;

Cardinal Gregory honors legacy of Shrivers at Morehouse Mass

ATLANTA—Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington celebrated the faith and service of Eunice and Sargent Shriver during a Feb. 13 Mass at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at [...]

Pope, in short audio message, thanks people for their prayers

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–On his 21st day in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis recorded a 27-second audio message thanking people for their prayers.

Advocates promote protection for the unborn at annual March for Life

ATLANTA—People of varied backgrounds gathered in Atlanta on March 6 to take part in the annual March for Life.