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A farewell to a trio of sisters

The Athens Catholic community honored three retiring sisters with a farewell, drive-by parade on June 7.

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Sunday Mass dispensation continues through August 2

The dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation will continue through Sunday, Aug. 2 in the Archdiocese of Atlanta due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Pope at pallium Mass: World needs to pray more, complain less

Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer’s pallium was among those blessed by Pope Francis June 29. Unable to attend the Mass due to the pandemic, the archbishop will receive his pallium at a later date in Atlanta.

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Pro-life advocates say ruling puts clinic profits over women’s health

Many leading pro-life advocates said the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 29 ruling striking down a Louisiana abortion law puts women’s health in danger and allows subpar care of women.

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Three new Atlanta priests ordained during pandemic

Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., ordained three men to serve as the newest priests in north and central Georgia on Saturday, June 27.

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Midtown property sale surplus to go toward school bond debt

Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., has decided to use surplus funds from the sale of archdiocese-owned Midtown Atlanta property to reduce school bond debt.
Atlanta

Catholic Foundation announces spring grant awards

The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia issued 55 grants for the 2020 competitive spring grant cycle. These grants will support the Catholic community through a variety of causes within the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
Atlanta

Young adult Black Catholics find power, comfort in the faith

Leaning on faith, an online meeting of young adult Black Catholics started a summer series of prayer, support and listening.
Atlanta

New book connects abuse survivors with Jesus

A new book is available to help survivors of abuse grow closer to Christ.
Atlanta

Holy Cross Church blood donation ministry reaches milestone

The 10th annual Holy Cross Summer Blood Drive took place on June 12 and June 13 with donors stepping up to meet the needs during the pandemic.
Washington, DC

Pope Francis appoints Florida priest as new Bishop of Savannah

Pope Francis has appointed Father Stephen Parkes, a priest of the Diocese of Orlando, as the Bishop of Savannah. The appointment was publicized in Washington, D.C. on July 8 by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio.
Atlanta

June 27 priestly ordinations to be livestreamed

Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., will ordain Deacon Cristian Cossio, Deacon Paul Porter and Deacon Miller Gomez to the priesthood on June 27. This unique pandemic time reminded the three transitional deacons what it means to trust in God.
Atlanta

Two transitional deacons ordained June 13

On Saturday, June 13, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., ordained Robert “Robbie” Cotta and Paul Nacey as transitional deacons for the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

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