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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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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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Reaction positive to Supreme Court decision on bid to end DACA

Reaction was largely laudatory to the Supreme Court’s June 18 rejection of a Trump administration bid to revoke Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals.

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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

Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer supports Dreamers in June 19 statement

In a 5-4 decision on June 18, the Supreme Court ruled against efforts by the Trump administration to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., issued a statement of encouragement for DACA recipients, often referred to as “Dreamers.”
Atlanta

Catholics march in downtown Atlanta for racial justice

On June 11, more than 400 Catholics filled Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in front of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Atlanta to protest racism and racial injustice. The peaceful protest brought together Catholics of all ages and races.
Athens

Departing Franciscans leave enduring spirit at UGA Catholic Center

The Franciscan friars, in their recognizable brown robes, will be leaving The Catholic Center at the University of Georgia at the end of June. Their departure ends some 60 years of ministry at the flagship university.
Jackson

Bible marathon brings hope during pandemic

Parishioners at St. Mary Mother of God Church in Jackson participated in a ‘round-the-clock Bible reading marathon May 28-June 1.
Atlanta

Seasoned Arizona educator named Atlanta’s superintendent of Catholic schools

Arizona educator Harry “Hal” Plummer, who has more than four decades of education experience, has been selected as the next superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
Atlanta

Atlanta’s faithful responding to racial injustice

In the Archdiocese of Atlanta, the faithful are engaging in the racial justice issue in a variety of ways–from demonstrations to virtual programs.
Buford

Georgia-born nonprofit labors with Nicaraguans to improve conditions

Building on its 20 years of work in the Americas’ second poorest nation, Amigos for Christ has plowed ahead in a door-to-door campaign to help Nicaraguans stay safe amid the pandemic.

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