Local News

• Atlanta

  Archdiocese updates credible allegations list for priests outside of Atlanta

  

  The Archdiocese of Atlanta updated its list of “Other Diocesan Priests with Credible Allegations of Child Abuse outside the Archdiocese of Atlanta” on Sept. 27.

• Savannah

  Beatification cause for Georgia Martyrs moves forward

  

  The sainthood cause for the five Franciscan Georgia Martyrs moved forward. In the late 16th century, Spanish missions with Franciscans were established along the coast in Florida’s northern frontier. The Spanish worked and lived among the native Gaule people. In 1597, five friars serving on the Georgia coast were killed.

• Atlanta

  Changing conversations around hot-button issues restores connections 

  

  With intense national division, the Archdiocese of Atlanta Office of Life, Dignity and Justice began an outreach to help believers get better at talking and navigating across differences with family, friends and strangers.

• Atlanta

  Evangelization document sets cohesive vision for campus ministries

  

  The Office of Evangelization and Discipleship presented a unified vision for college campus ministries in a guiding document, “Encounter Jesus and Live as His Disciples.”

• Atlanta

  Fine arts events at Catholic schools

  

  Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta will host fine arts performances such as fall plays, musicals, band concerts, dance performances and Christmas concerts from October thru December.   

• College Park

  Marist falls to Woodward in battle of the War Eagles 

  

  Marist School visited Woodward Academy in College Park for a football face-off Sept. 9. Marist ultimately fell short, but plans to keep battling as it moves forward in the season.

• Marietta

  Office of Catholic Schools hosts Preschool Institute 

  

  For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the staff of parish preschools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta were able to gather for the Preschool Institute—a time of fellowship and learning. 

• Atlanta

  Atlanta deacons join Catholic Extension trip to Puerto Rico

  

  Several church leaders, including two deacons from the Archdiocese of Atlanta, joined Catholic Extension for a mission immersion program traveling to the dioceses of Puerto Rico to witness the faith and resiliency of its people.

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