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Archbishop John Carroll: A Catholic bridge-builder in a fledgling nation

John Carroll—the first bishop and later first archbishop in the United States—was the right man in the right place for a highly sensitive job. OSV News profiles Archbishop Carroll as part of a series on great American Catholics ahead of the July celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 

• Father McGivney: Founder’s desire for charity built Knights of Columbus

  

  By RUSSELL SHAW, OSV News
  Published May 6, 2026

  Before he was 30, Father Michael McGivney founded what was to become the largest Catholic men’s organization in the world. OSV News profiles Father McGivney as part of a series on great American Catholics ahead of the July 4 celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 

• Archdiocesan consecration to the Sacred Heart June 12

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published May 6, 2026

  As the United States marks its 250th anniversary this year, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at their spring assembly. Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., announced that the diocesan consecration for the Archdiocese of Atlanta will be at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

• Pope Leo XIV meets with Catholic Charities USA leadership, urges mission of compassion

  

  By COURTNEY MARES, OSV News
  Published May 5, 2026

  Pope Leo XIV met the leadership of Catholic Charities USA in an audience May 4, offering encouragement to one of the country’s largest disaster relief networks as it navigates growing demand for food and basic services to aid the poor.