In October I will return to Vietnam after 31 years to exhume the remains of my mother and oldest brother.

ATLANTA–Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., was joined by Atlanta’s auxiliary bishops in offering prayers for healing for the Winder community following the Sept. 4 shooting at Apalachee High School.

(OSV News)–The U.S. bishops’ Subcommittee on Hispanic Affairs conducted a survey of dioceses and archdioceses in the country’s 14 episcopal regions and released its results Aug. 21.

Like many of you, I had the opportunity and privilege to attend the beautiful National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis in July.

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Cleansed from original sin by baptism, Christians are called to spread the “good fragrance of Christ” throughout the world by their kind actions and joyful attitudes, Pope Francis said.

ATLANTA—Three archdiocesan schools earned the Cognia STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) certification this summer, creating history as the first three institutions to achieve this status in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

ATLANTA—Lizzy Niswonger traveled by two planes, a two-hour water ferry and two buses to get to the Costa Rican village, which became her home for 10 days.

ATLANTA–Father Bruce Barnabas Charles Schultz, OP, died Aug. 5.

ATLANTA—GRACE Scholars helped thousands of students to attend some three dozen Catholic schools since it opened its doors 16 years ago.

“Only from a genuine conversion on all levels – personal, local and international – will true peace be able to flourish,” says the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Development in its statement on the theme for the 2025 World Day of Peace.

ATLANTA—Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Atlanta have opened their doors to welcome students as a new year of learning gets underway.

LAWRENCEVILLE—With its humble beginnings in an appliance storefront, St. Lawrence Church is setting off on a $10 million campaign, envisioning its future on the Grayson Highway campus.

ATLANTA—Almost 60,000 Catholics united in Indianapolis, Indiana to rejoice and celebrate Jesus at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress on July 17.

CONYERS–Father Tom Francis Smith, OCSO, a monk and priest of the Cistercian (Trappist) Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, died Friday, Aug. 2, in the monastery infirmary in the company of his brothers.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While bishops around the world are asked to designate their cathedrals or other significant churches as special places of pilgrimage and prayer for the Holy Year 2025, the Vatican is not asking them to dedicate and open a “Holy Door” at those churches.

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Thanks to Jesus’ promise to be with his disciples always, the faithful can be fully present for others, especially those in need, Pope Francis told thousands of altar servers from around the world.

ATLANTA–On July 28, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., of Atlanta, issued a statement regarding the recent events at the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Paris, France:

INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News)–Absolute silence filled Lucas Oil Stadium as tens of thousands of people dropped to their knees to adore Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament as the long-anticipated National Eucharistic Congress officially got underway on the evening of July 17 in Indianapolis.

VATICAN NEWS (CNS)–In order to be compassionate and respond best to the needs of others, it is necessary to take time out to relax and not be anxious about getting things done, Pope Francis said.

INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News)–The five days of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis could not have ended in a more fitting way–with the celebration of the Eucharist with more than 50,000 people gathered at Lucas Oil Stadium.