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Pinecrest’s formation director celebrates 25 years in consecrated life
September 6, 2018CUMMING—In her 25 years as a consecrated woman of Regnum Christi, Kathleen Nichols has joyfully labored in formation and administration in Catholic schools around the world, from Spain and Argentina to the United States and Italy. And in giving herself to Christ and heeding his great commission, the Wyoming native has been rewarded a hundredfold […]
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AACCW to hold annual conference Sept. 21-23
September 6, 2018ATLANTA—The 62nd annual convention of the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women will be held Friday to Sunday, Sept. 21-23, at Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria, 200 Interstate North Parkway, SE, Atlanta. The theme of the event is “In Christ, We Are One.” The convention will include liturgies, workshops, prayer, speakers, fellowship and more. All […]
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Corpus Christi to have second annual Festival of Nations
September 6, 2018STONE MOUNTAIN—Corpus Christi Church will have its free Festival of Nations Sunday, Sept. 16, beginning at 10 a.m. The second annual event is fun for the entire family. The church is located at 600 Mountain View Drive, Stone Mountain. The festival will be held in the church’s lower parking lot. Enjoy food from the various […]
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Archdiocesan Blue Mass to be celebrated Sept. 11
September 6, 2018ATLANTA—The Archdiocese of Atlanta will celebrate its fourth annual Blue Mass for all public safety officials and first responders at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 11, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will be the celebrant. In the United States, the Blue Mass tradition began […] Full Story
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Is there truth in Archbishop Vigano’s text and how are Catholics to know?
August 29, 2018VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Catholics in the pews and even priests in the Vatican are confused about the long document Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano published claiming Pope Francis turned a blind eye to information he had about the sexual misconduct of now-Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick. Pope Francis’ response to journalists Aug. 26 that they should read the […]
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Former U.S. nuncio alleges broad cover-up of McCarrick’s misdeeds
August 29, 2018VATICAN CITY (CNS)—A former apostolic nuncio to the United States accused church officials, including Pope Francis, of failing to act on accusations of abuse of conscience and power by now-Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick. In an open letter first published by Lifesite News and National Catholic Register Aug. 26, Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, who served as […]
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Pinecrest Academy names new head coach for varsity girls lacrosse
August 24, 2018CUMMING—Mary Alexandra “Alex” Abbey has been named the new head coach for Pinecrest Academy’s varsity girls lacrosse team. Abbey, a graduate of Lambert High School, Suwanee, earned seven varsity letters—four in lacrosse and three in basketball. She received a scholarship to play lacrosse at Shorter University, Rome, where she was a three-year starter. After graduating […]
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St. Peter Chanel confirmation conference parts ways with traditional preparation
August 24, 2018ROSWELL—On a sunny Saturday morning in July, a caravan of SUVs and minivans formed at St. Peter Chanel Church in Roswell. One by one teenagers slowly exited the vehicles. Some had Starbucks cups in hand; others had notepads; all had cell phones. Once inside, they grabbed donuts and pieces of fruit for breakfast and stood […]
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Marist School deals first shutout of the softball season
August 23, 2018ATLANTA—The game time temperature for the Aug. 14 softball game between Marist School and West Hall High School of Oakwood was 89 degrees. Marist scored its first run in the bottom of the first inning after the team began a rally with back-to-back singles by outfielder Lexi Van Metre and infielder Avery Fantucci. Marist pitcher […]
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Fayette County holds its inaugural media day for high school football
August 23, 2018FAYETTEVILLE—Fayette County High School hosted the county’s first media day for high school football on Aug. 4. They were joined by five other high schools, which included McIntosh, Our Lady of Mercy, Sandy Creek, Starr’s Mill and Whitewater. Each school was accompanied by its head coach and three players, who took turns taking questions from […]