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Update from Archbishop Hartmayer on black mass response
October 25, 2024Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., provided an update on a so-called “black mass” scheduled for Oct. 25, calling for prayer and condemning any threats or violence against anyone involved with the event.
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Only love will save humanity, pope says in encyclical on Sacred Heart
October 24, 2024A world that has become “heartless” and indifferent to greed and war, and a Catholic Church in need of revitalizing its missionary joy need to open themselves up to Christ’s infinite love, Pope Francis wrote in his latest encyclical, released Oct. 24.
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Archbishop asks for prayers to see delayed school opening to fruition
October 23, 2024A grade school scheduled to open in Hall County is to be deferred as education leaders wrestle with an unexpected wrinkle: a time crunch to set up a permanent school.
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Lynn Kolodziej to speak at November Magnificat
October 23, 2024Lynn Kolodziej, whose life was transformed by attending a Life in the Spirit Seminar in college, will be the speaker at the Magnificat meal for women on Saturday, Nov. 16.
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No place to lay her head
October 21, 2024Imagine discovering you are pregnant and the next day, your boyfriend abandons you. He told you numerous times he didn’t want any more kids. You can’t afford to pay the rent without him.
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Saints served generously, creatively, pope says at canonization Mass
October 20, 2024Pope Francis called on the faithful to yearn to serve, not thirst for power, as he proclaimed 14 new saints, including Canada-born St. Marie-Léonie Paradis, founder of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family, and 11 martyrs.
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Founder of Fortunate & Faithful Families shares its vision of unity
October 19, 2024Kathy Farrell helped start the ministry Fortunate & Faithful Families when her son shared with family members that he was gay. Some 20 years after that day, and 11 years since organizing the nonprofit, she continues to be passionate about its mission.
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Courage apostolate accompanies Catholics experiencing same-sex attraction
October 18, 2024Two Georgia Catholics share how they found their way to Courage, a ministry for men and women with same-sex attraction who are seeking to live chaste lives. For them, Courage meetings have become a place of fellowship, shared struggles and spiritual support from like-minded individuals.
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Archbishop Hartmayer forms LGBTQ+ Pastoral Affairs Commission
October 18, 2024Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., is creating an advisory group—the LGBTQ+ Pastoral Affairs Commission–to allow a “broader and an ongoing dialogue” with members of the community.
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By his wounds we are healed
October 17, 2024We are living in a broken and wounded world. Over the past several months, we have witnessed many tragedies and disasters, some of which have been close to home.