WASHINGTON (CNS)–Cardinal-designate Wilton D. Gregory, installed as Washington’ s archbishop in May 2019, thanked Pope Francis “with a very grateful and humble heart” for naming him as one of 13 new cardinals Oct. 25.

Pope Francis is a man dedicated to dialogue and building bridges between people no matter the issue.

Pope Francis announced he will create 13 new cardinals Nov. 28, including Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington, formerly Atlanta’s archbishop.

WASHINGTON (CNS)–As it did in 2016, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is encouraging people of faith to take part in an election novena beginning Oct. 26 and ending Nov. 3, Election Day.

ROSWELL—A hymn written with the 13th century words of St. Francis of Assisi opened the pallium Mass, reflecting the simplicity and values of the saint.

ATLANTA—A series of eight videos will help Catholic voters in preparing to cast their ballots in this year’s general election on Nov. 3.

ATLANTA—St. Vincent de Paul Georgia’s new CEO Patrick McNulty is taking up the reins of the charity dedicated to helping those in need.

ROSWELL—Father Michael Heine, OFM Conv., joined with brothers from his province to celebrate the pallium Mass for Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., at St. Peter Chanel Church on Oct. 7.

LILBURN—Amid the loss and isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, Our Lady of the Americas Mission’s Milagro Movil (Miracle Mobile) Pilgrimage is quietly bringing the healing peace of Christ on wheels from Dalton to Peachtree City to the Peruvian consulate in Atlanta.

ATLANTA—During an Oct. 7 Mass focused on unity, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., received his sacred pallium blessed by Pope Francis.

LAKE CHARLES, La.—Hurricane Laura destroyed six of 39 parishes in the Diocese of Lake Charles, causing other devastation to this Louisiana Catholic community that continues to clean up.

WASHINGTON (CNS)—Justice Antonin Scalia, who died more than four years ago, loomed large in President Donald Trump’s Sept. 26 announcement of his Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett.

It has often been said that we get only one chance to make a first impression.

SAVANNAH (CNS)—As he became the new bishop of Savannah, Bishop Stephen D. Parkes said prayers from the faithful of the diocese will help.

The Archdiocese of Atlanta, Catholic Charities of Atlanta, the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia, and related entities all use Blackbaud, Inc., a company specializing in non-profit fundraising software.

ATLANTA–On Friday, Sept. 25, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., announced that the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass will remain in place until further notice.

ATLANTA—The coronavirus pandemic continues to drastically impact low-income families.

ATLANTA—A Catholic nonprofit seeks to connect young adults in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

My Dear Friends and Colleagues in the Jewish Faith:

ATLANTA–Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., participated in an online prayer vigil Sept. 22 against federal executions by offering a statement on the death penalty and prayers for the victims and their loved ones.