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A gift of hope: St. Matthew Church welcomes relic of Padre Pio
March 6, 2026“Padre Pio knew himself the love of God in his suffering,” said Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger at a Mass to welcome the saint’s first-class relic to St. Matthew Church.
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Questions about the afterlife spur Atlanta couple’s journey to become Catholic
March 6, 2026This year, 3,442 people are entering the church in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, including 1,004 catechumens and 2,438 candidates. Among them are Allan and Sydney Coalla whose journey toward the church began with a 2025 Palm Sunday visit to the Cathedral of Christ the King.
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Atlanta’s Shrine part of a trio of churches expanding affordable housing
March 5, 2026Real estate turns on hard metrics like location, cost and square footage. But for the churches involved with the Capitol Hill Neighborhood Development Corporation, prayer is vital. More than 30 years ago, two Protestant churches and one of the oldest Catholic churches in Atlanta formed this unusual coalition.
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A welcome to new Catholics
March 4, 2026On Saturday, Feb. 21, I had the privilege of presiding at the Rite of Election at Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Church and welcoming nearly 400 catechumens from the surrounding parishes.
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Pope Leo warns of ‘irreparable abyss,’ if diplomacy doesn’t take over violence in Iran, Middle East
March 1, 2026Pope Leo XIV issued a fervent appeal for return of diplomacy in “these dramatic hours” in the Middle East and Iran, condemning use of weapons that cause “destruction, pain, and death.”
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Hello, Siri: Is it possible to give up AI for Lent?
February 25, 2026I’m not a Luddite. I recognize the benefits of AI, and I understand the advantages implicit in its broader implementation. Yet I also recognize its potential danger.
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Young scholars shine at archdiocesan spelling bee, theology bowl
February 24, 2026Students from the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Catholic schools competed in a spelling bee and theology bowl during Catholic Schools Week.
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Holy Redeemer’s Flores honored for tireless work ethic, unwavering love
February 24, 2026Holy Redeemer School’s honoree of the year is Alma Flores, a facilities staff member there for nearly two decades. Principal Jill Rice called Flores’ dedication “a living testament to the values we cherish.”
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Pinecrest Academy’s Coach Coury focuses on life lessons over the scoreboard
February 24, 2026Pinecrest Coach Shawn Coury watches to ensure young athletes he sees competing never define their worth based on their ability to “hit a ball or jump high or run fast.” Coury was named the Cumming school’s honoree for Catholic Schools Week.
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Lent in the Year of St. Francis of Assisi
February 24, 2026On the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Leo XIV has designated a Holy Year in honor of St. Francis, inviting the faithful to rediscover the Gospel through the saint’s witness.