Local News
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Atlanta
Red Mass, Blue Mass: How ‘color’ Masses serve professionals
The Church has long offered Masses that recognize special occasions and needs. Among such Masses are those for professional groups, traditionally popularized by names of a color.
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Atlanta
A milestone of moves for St. Vincent de Paul Georgia’s Motel to Home initiative
SVdP Georgia recently celebrated the 1,000th family that moved into long-term housing through its unique Motel to Home program, which helps pay security deposits and first month’s rent.
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Atlanta
Georgia’s bishops urge pardons board to commute death sentence of Stacey Humphreys
Georgia’s Catholic bishops are asking the state’s board of pardon and paroles to commute the sentence of death row inmate Stacey Humphreys.
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Atlanta
A quarter century after 9/11: Remembering, grieving and hoping
This September marks 25 years since the morning the sky over three American cities filled with smoke, and the world as we knew it changed in the span of an hour.
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Roswell
Catholic Charities’ work showcased in ‘People of Hope’ traveling museum
The People of Hope traveling museum spotlights neighbors in need and those who help them. Catholic Charities Atlanta hosted the exhibit’s two-day visit in Roswell as an opportunity to spread awareness about the work the nonprofit does.
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Atlanta
Two Atlanta Catholic schools welcome new principals
The Archdiocese of Atlanta has named two new principals for the 2026-27 school year. Meet the new leaders of the communities at St. Peter Claver Regional School and St. Mary’s Academy.
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Crawfordville
Heritage to host ‘The Power of Forgiveness’ retreat
In the setting of Heritage’s natural beauty, renowned Christian author and speaker Dr. Allen Hunt will lead “The Power of Forgiveness” at The Retreat at Heritage in Crawfordville. The Sept. 11-13 retreat will be his last before stepping away to devote time to family and spiritual direction.
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Decatur
Georgia bishops advocate for Haitians facing uncertain future
Thousands of Haitian residents in Georgia are facing possible removal from the United States after the withdrawal of a special immigration status. At Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Decatur, people are missing from the pews during the Haitian community Mass out of fear of leaving their homes, said worshippers.
