Local News
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Atlanta
Archdiocese of Atlanta plans new interparochial Catholic school
The Archdiocese of Atlanta is preparing to open a new school in Hall County. This will be the first new school established by the archdiocese in close to 20 years.
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Atlanta
Chart-topping Hillbilly Thomists perform in Georgia as part of ‘Marigold’ tour
A band of Dominican friars is making its third appearance on Billboard’s bluegrass chart. The Hillbilly Thomists visited Atlanta as part of a summer tour.
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Decatur
Deacon Alfred Mitchell, former director of deacon personnel, dies August 27
Deacon Alfred Mitchell, former director of deacon personnel for the archdiocese, died Aug. 27. He served in that capacity for 15 years and was also a deacon for Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Decatur.
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Atlanta
Father Bruce Schultz, OP, remembered
Father Bruce Barnabas Charles Schultz, OP, died Aug. 5. He spent most of his three decades as a Dominican serving in the African American community.
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Atlanta
Youth in Mission joins Archdiocese of Atlanta
Youth in Mission helps teenagers and young adults cover mission trip costs to serve those in need. This summer, it was announced YiM would become a ministry of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Archdiocese to partner with Georgia GOAL for student scholarships
GRACE Scholars helped thousands of students to attend some three dozen Catholic schools since it opened its doors 16 years ago. Now, the same mission is being picked up by Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program.
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Atlanta
Three schools awarded Cognia STEM certification
St. Jude the Apostle School, St. Mary’s Academy and St. Joseph School earned the Cognia STEM certification this summer, creating history as the first three institutions to achieve this status in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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Marietta
‘Final Audition’ playwright incorporates Catholic faith into production
“Final Audition, Last Chance for the Role of a Lifetime,” a comedy written and directed by Catholic playwright John Ruane, debuts in September in Marietta.