Ministries

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Atlanta

Through lives of devoted service, sisters bring the faith to the people

ATLANTA—For 20 years Hawthorne Dominican Sister Miriam Smith has quietly provided free palliative care and a listening ear at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home to those dying of cancer, where typically less than 5 percent of the patients are Catholic. Over at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, founded by Sisters of Mercy in 1880, Sister […] Full Story

• Archdiocesan committee on Scouting celebrates milestone anniversary

  By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
  Published April 5, 2018

  ATLANTA—For generations, Scouting has helped countless young people to grow in skills, values and integrity. Boys and girls have learned to love their country and live their lives with respect for nature—and one another. And for many Scouts, their experiences have helped them grow in their faith as well. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated the […] Full Story | En Español

• Ministers affirm commitment at annual Mass for the Unborn

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 25, 2018

  ATLANTA—The arrival of Tony Maturo’s daughter at 2 pounds, 13 ounces, with six weeks spent in the neonatal intensive care unit, inspired his work and affection for the Respect Life ministry. “After the previous two miscarriages—and the circumstances in which our daughter was born—I witnessed firsthand and fully understood that life is both a miracle […] Full Story | En Español

• Every child ‘precious gift from God,’ president tells pro-life rally

  

  By JULIE ASHER, Catholic News Service
  Published January 25, 2018

  WASHINGTON (CNS)—In remarks broadcast to the March for Life from the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump said that his administration “will always defend the very first right in the Declaration of Independence, and that is the right to life.” He invoked the theme of this year’s march, “Love Saves Lives,” and praised the […] Full Story