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• National Crisis Spotlighted Archbishop’s Leadership

  January 20, 2005

  The nation looked to Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, then the bishop of Belleville, Ill., and the first African-American president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, as news began to stream out into the public concerning the sexual abuse of minors by priests and others working on behalf of the church. “It was all unexpected,” […]

• Archbishop Welcomed In Splendid, Colorful Event

  January 20, 2005

  An ecumenical, diverse crowd gathered with joy for the Mass of Canonical Installation on Monday, Jan. 17, at the Georgia International Convention Center, to witness the installation of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory as the sixth archbishop of Atlanta. Archbishop Gregory was formerly the bishop of the Diocese of Belleville, Ill., and recently completed a three-year […] Full Story

• Mexican Actor Performs Bilingual ‘My Broken Christ’

  January 13, 2005

  When Mexican soap opera star Alberto Mayagoitia reached 33, he planned to record a CD of several classical poems from Mexican and Spanish literature as a gift to himself. But the project evolved into a Catholic dramatization concerning the crucifixion that he’s performed nationwide and internationally 300 times. He was rummaging through a dear friend’s […]

• Archbishop Says Support Of People Sustained Him

  January 13, 2005

  His office cleaned and ready for his successor, Archbishop John F. Donoghue reflected Jan. 7 on his 11 years as the archbishop of Atlanta, giving credit to his staff and to the clergy and laity of the archdiocese for everything that has been accomplished. Relaxed and exuding a sense of quiet peace, the 76-year-old native […]

• Thank You, Archbishop Donoghue

  January 13, 2005

  As our Archbishop John F. Donoghue begins retirement, we are grateful for the hand of God always guiding the church and bringing God’s purposes about, and for his willing servants who give their best and walk wholeheartedly by faith, whatever challenges come. Archbishop Donoghue arrived in the summer of 1993, six months after the untimely […]

• Archbishop’s Dream Of Catholic Schools Realized

  January 13, 2005

  In 1998, Archbishop John F. Donoghue made his way through overgrown weeds to an open field to break ground for the first of three new schools that were to open the following year. Six years and five newly built schools later, the archbishop’s dream to offer Catholic education to more children in the Archdiocese of […]

• ‘A Dedicated, Faith-Filled Shepherd’

  January 13, 2005

  What a pleasure and honor it is to write words of gratitude for Archbishop John F. Donoghue. As a Catholic school principal, I marvel at all that he has accomplished during his tenure here in Atlanta. Under his leadership, six new archdiocesan schools and several private Catholic schools opened their doors, providing new opportunities for […]

• Love For Eucharist Sustains ‘Booming’ Archdiocese

  January 13, 2005

  Many call him the “eucharistic bishop” who has focused his energies on rekindling the reverence of and love for Jesus present in the Blessed Sacrament among Catholics in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Through his leadership, Archbishop John F. Donoghue ignited among scores of the faithful the pursuit of and desire to discover our Lord personally […]

• ‘Champion For Life’ Waged An Endless Campaign

  January 13, 2005

  Confronting Catholic politicians who support abortion. Helping to rescue a crisis pregnancy center near financial rock bottom. Promoting a biology lesson from God on stem cells. Building stronger marriages through Natural Family Planning. Asking others to lobby for a life not ready to end. Celebrating Mass for the imprisoned. “Lukewarm” is not a word that […]

• Milestones Highlight Archbishop’s Long Career

  January 13, 2005

  1993 June 22: Most Rev. John F. Donoghue named fifth Archbishop of Atlanta by Pope John Paul II. Aug. 19: Archbishop Donoghue installed as archbishop. Sept. 30: Archbishop Donoghue publishes first pastoral letter, “A Call To Respect Life.” 1994 April 13: Archbishop Donoghue installs Bishop William J. Curlin as bishop of Diocese of Charlotte. April […]