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The Convocation: Priests serving in archdiocese assemble for fellowship, renewal

More than 200 priests came together for the annual convocation of clergy at Lake Lanier for days of prayer, leisure and talks, looking at the opportunities and challenges in the counties of the archdiocese.   

• Floriani brings sacred music workshop, Mass and concert to Woodstock

  

  Published October 14, 2026

  Gregorian chant, sacred polyphony and the sound of the Church’s centuries-old musical tradition will fill St. Michael the Archangel Church in November with the Catholic men’s vocal ensemble Floriani.

• Shepherds of the Meek on a mission of mercy

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published October 2, 2026

  From classroom and chapel improvements to the purchase of computers and school supplies, volunteers with Shepherds of the Meek Mission have logged a dozen-plus years of acts of mercy, supporting children in need in Colombia and Guatemala. 

• Farm program growing crop of homes for those with disabilities

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 1, 2026

  Peachtree Farm is fostering the independence of those with disabilities, through job training and opportunities for independent living. The program broke ground on a housing project to address one of the challenges for parents who worry about where their adult children will live. Many area Catholics volunteer with the program.