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St. Philip Benizi pastor appointed Charlotte’s fifth bishop
Pope Francis has appointed Father Michael T. Martin, OFM Conv., as bishop of the Diocese of Charlotte. The announcement was made the morning of April 9. Father Martin is pastor of St. Philip Benizi Church in Jonesboro in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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Video series offers ‘deep dive’ into the mysteries of the Mass
By GINA CHRISTIAN, OSV News
Published April 5, 2024A new video series featuring several U.S. Catholic bishops will offer what organizers call a “deep dive into the sacred mysteries of the Mass.” Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer of Atlanta will be among the bishops featured in the series, produced by the National Eucharistic Revival.
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Rose Hawthorne’s remarkable life story in the spotlight as sainthood cause advances
By GINA CHRISTIAN, OSV News
Published March 25, 2024Pope Francis authorized the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints to decree as “venerable” Mother Mary Alphonsa Hawthorne—also known as Rose Hawthorne. She was founder of the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of St. Rose of Lima, who serve in New York and Atlanta.
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‘Invite One Back’ initiative helps parishes reach lapsed Catholics
By LAURETTA BROWN, OSV News
Published March 12, 2024The U.S. bishops launched resources in early March as part of the “Invite One Back” initiative, equipping clergy and parish leaders to invite those who have stopped attending Sunday Mass to fill the pews once again.
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