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Georgia Martyrs beatified in Savannah during weekend of prayer, remembrance

Nearly 10,000 people gathered on Oct. 31 to witness the Beatification Mass of the Georgia Martyrs, the five Franciscan friars killed along the state’s coast for defending the Church’s teaching on marriage.

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Artists partner for sacred art project at Transfiguration Church

Los artistas Kevin Pawlowski y Dale Molnar colaboraron en un proyecto que replanteó la entrada de la iglesia de la Transfiguración, con el fin de ayudar a los feligreses a adoptar una disposición de oración al ingresar al santuario.

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Open Doors expands inclusion, sense of belonging for students with disabilities

Open Doors, a program of the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Office of Catholic Schools, helps educate students with intellectual disabilities and other diverse learning needs. The newly-launched capital campaign of the archdiocese will further support the program.

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Rooted in Christ—Growing in Faith: Archdiocese launches $185 million campaign

Citing continued growth in the Catholic community in north and central Georgia, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., has launched the first archdiocesan capital campaign in 30 years.

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St. John Paul II Mission in Gainesville becomes a parish

On Oct. 22, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., celebrated the elevation Mass marking the canonical establishment of St. John Paul II Mission in Gainesville as a parish. The date was especially meaningful as it was the feast day of St. John Paul II.

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Local News

LaGrange

Gifts of thanksgiving spur first-wave parish to success in capital campaign

A new Catholic’s generosity, a pastor accompanying his flock and a community’s witness of vocations rising from its parish were key to the success of capital campaign fundraising for St. Peter Church in LaGrange.
Atlanta

Father Douglas Medlin, archdiocesan priest, dies at 83

Father Douglas Medlin, a resident of the Sweetwater community in Habersham County, died Nov. 4. He was 83 years old. Father Medlin entered the priesthood later in life after a successful career as a performer and music educator.
Tyrone

Celebrating diversity a new priority for Tyrone parish

With the help of the Catholic Leadership Institute, St. Matthew Church in Tyrone is leaning into a plan that sees differences as a gift, not a challenge to fix. Parishioner Meiling Familo is leading the effort.
Atlanta

A capital campaign Q&A with archdiocese’s chief advancement officer

Deacon Rick Medina, chief advancement officer for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, sat down with CCS Fundraising staff to answer some questions about “Rooted in Christ—Growing in Faith” and his role in the campaign.
Atlanta

A letter to the faithful of Atlanta on ‘Rooted in Christ—Growing in Faith’

Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., announces the “Rooted in Christ—Growing in Faith” capital campaign in a letter to the faithful of Atlanta.
Lithia Springs

A parish’s trivial pursuits become evangelizing tools

With the help of the Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI)—parishioners of St. John Vianney Church are rethinking evangelization. Its members have embraced opportunities to build relationships with people beyond the church walls.
Lawrenceville

Pet and garden blessings part of Care for Creation events

The Care for Creation Ministry of St. Lawrence Church hosted a trio of events Oct. 3, honoring the spirit of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, “On Care for our Common Home.”
Jonesboro

Archbishop Hartmayer shares ways to live like St. Francis at Transitus Mass

It was a homecoming for Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., as he returned to the Jonesboro parish he once led as pastor to celebrate the Transitus Mass of St. Francis of Assisi.