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A milestone for Transfiguration’s Stephen Ministry
February 22, 2024It’s been almost three years since Transfiguration Church started its Stephen Ministry to provide one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people. The outreach honors Stephen named in the Acts of the Apostles, who was commissioned by the apostles to provide care and witness.
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Father Robbie Cotta to speak at March Magnificat
February 21, 2024Father Robbie Cotta, who sensed his strongest call to the priesthood while attending the first Mass of a newly ordained friend, will be the speaker at the next Magnificat gathering for women.
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During Lent, leave appearances aside and listen to God, says pope
February 14, 2024Lent is a time to cast aside appearances and to find God at work in the depths of the heart, Pope Francis said on Ash Wednesday.
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‘Deacon J’ named Cristo Rey’s Teacher of the Year
February 14, 2024Walking into Deacon Sami Jajeh’s theology classroom is entering a living museum of colorful and expressive art and heartfelt signs of faith from the four corners of the world.
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Alison Loyd inspires students to ‘endure and overcome’
February 14, 2024Alison Loyd’s deep commitment to education, understanding of learning differences and faith motivated her to pursue a career in teaching at a Catholic school.
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When storms hit, keep your eyes on Jesus
February 14, 2024The stingray was massive. I shrank in horror as it swam by, but Jef was undaunted as he continued patching the boat. We had purchased a small, inflatable boat, advertised as sturdy, tough and unsinkable
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The sacrifices of deacons
February 14, 2024On Feb. 3, I had the honor and privilege of ordaining eight permanent deacons to serve the church in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The weather outside reflected the celebration inside the Cathedral of Christ the King; it was beautiful.
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College Knights embrace heritage and purpose
February 11, 2024The Lyke House is home to a new Knights of St. Peter Claver council. It inaugurated its leaders from students attending the four historically Black colleges and universities in the Atlanta University Center, and Georgia State University. At the University of Georgia Catholic Center in Athens, another young Knights council entered its second year.
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Eight deacons ordained to be servants of all
February 11, 2024In a solemn Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King on Feb. 3, Bishop John Tran ordained eight men to the permanent diaconate to offer blessings and live in service to charity.
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Shrine’s beloved pastor, Msgr. Henry C. Gracz, is remembered
February 8, 2024Msgr. Henry Charles Gracz, longtime pastor of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, died Feb. 5, in Atlanta. He was 84 years old and a priest for 59 years.