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Pursuing Father Tolton sainthood, bishop feels link to first black diocesan priest
June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—In conjunction with the 2014 Eucharistic Congress, the Atlanta Archdiocesan Tolton Cause for Canonization Committee welcomed special guest Bishop Joseph N. Perry of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Bishop Perry is the postulator for the cause of canonization of Father Augustus Tolton, the nation’s first black diocesan priest. The postulator presents the case for sainthood […]
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For Catholic chaplain, serving God and country is best of two worlds
June 27, 2014WASHINGTON (CNS)—For Oblate Father David Kenehan, the military chaplaincy is a convergence of two priorities in his life. “You get to serve God and country at the same time,” said the priest, who is an Army colonel and pastor of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Catholic Parish in suburban Virginia just outside Washington. An Army chaplain […]
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Pope condemns mafia, says members are excommunicated
June 27, 2014VATICAN CITY (CNS)—In the stronghold of an Italian crime syndicate believed to be richer and more powerful than the Sicilian Mafia, Pope Francis said, “Those who follow the path of evil, like the mafiosi do, are not in communion with God; they are excommunicated!” During a Mass June 21 in the southern region of Calabria, […]
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Eucharist and life
June 27, 2014It has been a long time since I received my First Communion, but I remember some things about that event. I was in the first grade. The sisters took us into church for practice. We were told to walk very slowly, in a straight line, taking baby steps all the way from the back of […]
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Preparing another generation of believers
June 27, 2014I flew back from Rome last week in the company of a wonderful toddler who became the center of attention for all of us sitting around him. He was about 18 months old and just learning how to talk—and he practiced his new skill for most of the flight home! His volume control was not […]
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Newspaper honored with 11 Catholic Press Association awards at annual convention
June 26, 2014CHARLOTTE, N.C.—The Georgia Bulletin was honored with 11 awards at the 2014 Catholic Media Convention, held June 18-20 and attended by more than 200 members of the Catholic Press Association and the Catholic Academy for Communication Arts Professionals. The annual gathering was hosted by the Diocese of Charlotte and its news outlet, the Catholic News […] Full Story
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2014 Georgia Bulletin award winners
June 26, 2014Award winners: First place Best Redesign July 4, 2013 Best Regular Column – Family Life Columns, Lorraine Murray Best Photograph – Best Portrait Record-breaking state championship wrestler, Michael Alexander Second place Best Personality Profile “Survivor of war teaches peace,” Nichole Golden Best Photograph – Best Portrait Bound by the history of the archdiocese, […]
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Pro-life lawyer says HHS mandate not part of ‘real women’s agenda’
June 26, 2014CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CNS)—Based on her own research and interviews with women, including many post-abortive women, Helen Alvare said women today have a host of concerns that need attention from government and society and getting free contraceptives is not among them. “Women do not think free contraceptives will make their lives free and happy,” she told […] Full Story
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Administration announces steps to handle surge of kids at border
June 26, 2014WASHINGTON (CNS)—As Vice President Joe Biden was conferring with Central American presidents about a surge of children arriving at the U.S. border without a parent, other administration officials were outlining steps to try to keep more people from attempting the dangerous, illegal trek. By June 20, 18 days after the Obama administration announced first steps […]
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U.S. official discourages Central Americans from sending children north
June 26, 2014WASHINGTON (CNS)—Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson has written an open letter to parents of children crossing the U.S. border, addressing some of the myths circulating in Central America and discouraging families from considering sending their children. The text of the letter in English, as provided by Homeland Security, follows. An open letter to the parents […]