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Prayers for the dead an act of love and respect
January 9, 2025When I am not on a tight schedule and I find myself in Sandy Springs, I will sometimes pull into Arlington Cemetery to visit the graves of the priests and bishops of the archdiocese.
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Financial aid programs provide for Catholic families, schools in Georgia
January 7, 2025Georgia’s Catholic and private schools are receiving boosts in funding through the efforts of several state- and archdiocesan-supported financial aid programs, including Georgia Promise Scholarships, GOAL, block grants and Georgia Special Needs Scholarships.
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A letter from Archbishop Hartmayer to Cardinal Gregory
January 6, 2025ATLANTA—Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., shares his letter to Cardinal Wilton Gregory, written upon learning of the cardinal’s retirement Jan. 6. “Your Eminence, my dear brother, Wilton: Peace and All Good! The bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Atlanta join me in congratulating you and assuring you of […] Full Story | En Español
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Archbishop Hartmayer congratulates Metropolitan of Atlanta upon retirement, sends well wishes to successor
January 6, 2025ATLANTA—Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv., has written to His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios on his retirement. Metropolitan Alexios has served as the Metropolitan of the Greek Orthodox Church of Atlanta since 2002. The archbishop’s letter reads in part: “The occasion of your retirement affords me the opportunity to thank God for your many years of fruitful […] Full Story | En Español
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Cardinal McElroy chosen to succeed Cardinal Gregory as Washington’s shepherd
January 6, 2025Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego has been appointed the next archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, following Pope Francis’ acceptance of the resignation of Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, the Vatican announced Jan. 6.
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In the mysterious heart of Christmas
January 4, 2025“Let us lift up our hearts,” the priest prays. This is a moving moment in the liturgy, when we respond: “We lift them up to the Lord.”
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On New Year’s, pope calls for real commitment to respect human life
January 1, 2025Marking the feast of Mary, Mother of God, and the start of 2025, Pope Francis renewed his appeal for a “firm commitment” to respect all human life worldwide.
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Archbishop Hartmayer’s statement on the death of President Jimmy Carter
December 30, 2024Archbishop Hartmayer of Atlanta expresses prayers and condolences to the family of President Jimmy Carter upon his Dec. 29 death.
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From the Archives: Imagining a place of retreat and hope
December 27, 2024The idea for a retreat center on the banks of the Chattahoochee River began with Suzanne Spalding Schroder, daughter of prominent Atlanta attorney Jack Spalding.
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Five poems for a Christmas creche in verse
December 27, 2024The Christmas creche, or Nativity scene, is one of my favorite components of our celebration of Christ’s birth. At home, we have several scenes in all shapes and sizes—ornate Italian ceramics, large-scale figures for table-top use, sets adapted for children with Peanuts characters and Fisher Price Little People.