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Members of the National Nocturnal Adoration Society (NNAS) kneel and bow their heads during the consecration of the Eucharist while holding flags that represent adorers in the archdiocese. The installation Mass of a new archdiocesan council of the NNAS was Aug. 29 at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Photo by Julianna Leopold
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Keeping watch with Jesus: Archdiocese of Atlanta installs council for nocturnal adoration
While many Georgians are sleeping at night, Catholics across the Archdiocese of Atlanta are awake praying before the Blessed Sacrament. This practice is known as nocturnal adoration.
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Catholic Foundation donors reflect on faith as motivator for giving
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published September 22, 2026The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia celebrated members of the Deo Gratias Society and Founders Society at a Sept. 3 Mass and reception at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Atlanta. Donors reflected on their gifts to the Archdiocese of Atlanta and what motivated them to support the Church.
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Georgia pilgrims visit Alabama sites, celebrate Festival del Divino Niño
By NATALIA DURON
Published September 21, 2026On Sept. 4-5, St. Joseph Church in Dalton collaborated with Catholic speaker and EWTN host Paula Umaña to host a two-day pilgrimage in Alabama for the annual Festival del Divino Niño.
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Ignatius House: 65 years of connecting others with God
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 18, 2026The Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center is marking its 65th anniversary, while celebrating the latest campus addition, The Upper Room.
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