Local News
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Atlanta
A sticker contest for Catholic artists
The Archdiocese of Atlanta is hosting a sticker design contest to celebrate the arrival of the World Cup to Atlanta in June.
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Smyrna
Archdiocese to launch virtual Catholic high school this fall
The Archdiocese of Atlanta is introducing a fully online high school program this fall, expanding access to Catholic education for students across Georgia and beyond.
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Smyrna
Bishop Konzen submits resignation letter, reflects on vocation
Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, who recently submitted his resignation letter to the Vatican, reflected on his ministry as a priest and member of the Society of Mary. He called religious vocations “a joyful life.”
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Atlanta
St. Mary’s Academy student earns global award for work in technology and community building
St. Mary’s Academy student Keaton Garcia is a 2026 international finalist for the FIRST Leadership Award. The Fayetteville junior was chosen for success in robotics and community outreach, and will represent the school at the FIRST World Championships in Texas.
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Atlanta
Archbishop Hartmayer leads priests in renewing promises at chrism Mass
Calling the March 31 chrism Mass “a moment of grace for our entire local church,” Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., consecrated the chrism and blessed the oils of the catechumens and the sick to be used in parishes for the next year.
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Cumming
Father Michael Shannon, LC, remembered
Father Michael Shannon, a priest of the Legionaries of Christ, died March 18. He was 70 years old and had been serving as a parochial vicar at St. Brendan the Navigator Church.
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Atlanta
Hawthorne Dominicans serve Christ in the suffering
“Sent to Serve” profiles the religious orders serving in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, and this inaugural story shares the work of the Hawthorne Dominicans of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home.
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Atlanta
Georgia March for Life emphasizes healing after abortion
On March 12, parishioners, families and students of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and other advocates participated in the Georgia March for Life. The day began with a Mass for the Preborn and continued with a rally and march at the Georgia Capitol. This year, advocates emphasized healing and mercy.
