Ministries

Photo By Michael Alexander

Atlanta

Writer’s favorite assignment highlighted listening ministry

All of us have faced difficulties in life. Whether it is job loss, divorce, financial stress, we know that life is not always fair or kind. When we face those darker times, support in the form of a listening ear can make all the difference. This kind of life-changing support is provided through Stephen Ministry.

• Catholic Foundation of North Georgia announces fall 2019 grant awards

  

  Published January 9, 2020

  The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia issued grants totaling $120,800 for the 2019 fall competitive grant cycle. These grants support the Catholic community through a variety of causes within the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The foundation accepts grant applications and makes awards twice yearly.

• Pope Francis Children’s Home and School project moves forward

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published December 12, 2019

  With support from the Catholic community in Atlanta, construction for the Pope Francis Children’s Home and School in Ghana is underway. Michael Barry, founder of the home and former parishioner of St. Philip Benizi Church, Jonesboro, traveled to the west African nation Oct. 21-29 for a ribbon cutting.

• Faith, support and encouragement found in Stephen Ministry

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published December 12, 2019

  Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Stephen Ministry is a not-for-profit Christian organization that equips and empowers lay caregivers to provide high quality, confidential and Christ-centered care.