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The pope prays for the dead
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Archdiocese of Atlanta suspends all public Masses through April 5
March 16, 2020The Archdiocese of Atlanta has announced suspension of all public Masses effective March 17 and extending through April 5. The suspension of Masses includes the weekends of March 21-22, March 28-29 and April 4-5.
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Archdiocesan schools announce closure
March 13, 2020The Archdiocese of Atlanta’s schools will close for two weeks, starting Monday, March 16 in the greater interest of public health amid the spread of COVID-19. The closure was announced Friday, March 13, by Superintendent Dr. Diane Starkovich.
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Archdiocese of Atlanta cancels events due to COVID-19
March 11, 2020The Archdiocese of Atlanta has canceled several events due to COVID-19 concerns.
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Vatican closes St. Peter’s Square, Basilica to tourists through April 3
March 10, 2020In cooperation with Italian emergency measures, the Vatican has closed St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to tourists through April 3. The new measure, announced March 10, was the latest move by the Vatican to help stop the spread of the coronavirus by reducing access to places that attract large groups.
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Pilgrimage an inspiration to better serve God’s people
March 9, 2020Having lived in Rome for four years (1992-1996) as a seminarian, the return to Rome for the “ad limina” visit was somewhat of a homecoming.
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Archbishop Hartmayer says Atlanta appointment is ‘like coming home’
March 5, 2020After an 11-month absence of an archbishop, Pope Francis appointed a familiar face to be the spiritual leader of Catholics in north and central Georgia. The announcement on Thursday, March 5 named Bishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., of Savannah as Atlanta’s new archbishop.
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Journey from chocolates to the cross
March 5, 2020Selecting a Lenten sacrifice when you’re a child isn’t difficult. Traditionally, children give up something near and dear to their hearts—sweets—which is why Easter baskets overflow with chocolates.
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A reminder of an apostolic calling
March 5, 2020Pope Francis received us warmly and made clear that his time was ours—as much as four hours, if we desired it. In the end, we 15 bishops from Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas spoke with him for about two hours and twenty minutes.
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Pope Francis names new archbishop for the Archdiocese of Atlanta
March 5, 2020This morning, March 5, Pope Francis named Bishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., as seventh Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. He is currently the Bishop of Savannah.