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Change of heart, legislation needed to curb the ‘moral crisis’ of abortion, says archbishop

The Archdiocese of Atlanta observed the annual Mass for the Unborn Friday, Jan. 22, on the 48th anniversary of legalized abortion. Atlanta Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., said reversing the availability of abortion to defend life will require a change in legislation, but also a change of heart.

• Sister Norma Pimentel to share stories from border ministry in virtual conference

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published January 22, 2021

  A virtual conference on the human aspect of immigration in light of Catholic social teaching will be Thursday, Jan. 28 from 2-4 p.m. The guest speaker will be Sister Norma Pimentel, MJ.

• Marist campus minister reflects on radical discipleship

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 22, 2021

  As a campus minister at Marist School, Bernadette Naro said her focus is helping students grow into leaders and ensuring the culture is one of “radical hospitality … where everyone feels like they belong.”

• Georgia Catholic Conference observes opening days of unusual legislative session 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 22, 2021

  The Georgia Legislature started its session Monday, Jan. 11, ushering in debates over spending and voting laws. The Georgia Catholic Conference, the public policy arm of Georgia’s dioceses, eyes key issues as the session begins.