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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 […]
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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 […]
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Pope: Abuse victims’ outcry more powerful than efforts to silence them
August 23, 2018VATICAN CITY (CNS)—“No effort must be spared” to prevent future cases of clerical sexual abuse and “to prevent the possibility of their being covered up,” Pope Francis said in a letter addressed “to the people of God.” “I acknowledge once more the suffering endured by many minors due to sexual abuse, the abuse of power […]
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Blessed Trinity Titans and St. Pius Golden Lions clash in season opener
August 23, 2018ATLANTA—Blessed Trinity High School, Atlanta, went on the road to face St. Pius X High School, Aug. 18. With 7:11 remaining in the first quarter, Blessed Trinity was the first team to score when quarterback Jake Smith ran it in behind the team’s center from three yards out. In the second quarter, with 5:48 left […]
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Organization supporting Gambian Catholics marks special anniversary
August 23, 2018ATLANTA—In August 1993, Father Anthony Gabisi traveled from west Africa to Atlanta thinking he’d raise money for the small Catholic community in The Gambia. He instead found natives of his country distant from the faith and ignoring celebrations of their national identity. “Nobody talked about church. This is not how we are at home,” he […]