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St. Lawrence’s new chapel reflects rising interest in eucharistic devotion 

For the first time, St. Lawrence Church has a dedicated chapel for adoration. Named the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel, it is open five days a week, 12 hours a day, as a place set aside instead of a shared space. 

• Aquinas Center names new executive director 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 6, 2026

  The Aquinas Center of Theology at Emory University named Alice Cameron as its executive director. She is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame.

• Emory’s Aquinas Center honors namesake saint with special programming 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 6, 2026

  At Emory University’s Aquinas Day on Jan. 29, historian Matthew Cressler examined the understanding of faithfulness, as he explored what it means to be a “good” Catholic.  

• Archdiocese of Atlanta launches web redesign to better serve audiences

  

  By NATALIA DURON
  Published February 6, 2026

  The Archdiocese of Atlanta launched a redesigned website, splitting its main platform into two in an effort to better serve public and internal church users.