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‘Invite One Back’ initiative helps parishes reach lapsed Catholics
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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Sister Miriam Mendoza brings guidance, light to Hispanic community
March 12, 2024Sister Miriam Mendoza has joined the Archdiocese of Atlanta to work in the Hispanic and Latino Ministry and with the Office of Vocations. She is a native of Guadalajara, Mexico, and is a Franciscan Sister of Our Lady of Refuge.
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Advocates, students and officials gather in support of crisis pregnancy centers
March 11, 2024Students from St. Mary’s Academy, Fayetteville, led the way around the Georgia Capitol as hundreds turned out for the 2024 Georgia March for Life.
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What Mother Mary heard from the cross
March 11, 2024We often picture the crucifixion as a silent and peaceful time. Perhaps this is because we gaze upon the crucifix at church in a serene setting. In fact, while Christ was on the cross, chaos broke out.
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Lenten events mark season of prayer
March 11, 2024Parishes within the Archdiocese of Atlanta have shared their Lenten missions and fish fry dinners to be held during the 40-day liturgical season.
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Nuncio shares pope’s vision of a listening church at Divine Mercy Mission
March 8, 2024An expectant crowd gathered Feb. 19 at Divine Mercy Mission to hear the message of Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, on “The Vision of Pope Francis for a Synodal Church.” The Spanish-language program was organized by the Aquinas Center of Theology.
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A rededication to Irish history at Oakland Cemetery
March 8, 2024The Hibernian Benevolent Society recently rededicated its parcel at Atlanta’s historic Oakland Cemetery. A new statue of St. Patrick overlooks the redesigned space with pavers and two dozen niches for cremains.
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Cardinal Pierre encourages believers to leave ‘comfort zones’ to share Gospel
March 8, 2024Pope Francis’ ambassador to the United States, Cardinal Christophe Pierre, spent his two-day visit to Atlanta offering encouragement for the ongoing Synod on Synodality. Speaking at Emory University, Cardinal Pierre said changes in the culture and society represent an opportunity to welcome an “apostolic age” in living the faith.
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Are you entitled or blessed?
March 7, 2024There are some in the world who feel “entitled,” as if the world owes them something, but live in perpetual dissatisfaction and have no peace. There are others in the world who feel “blessed,” as if God has showered his grace upon them …
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Archbishop Hartmayer asks for clemency for death row inmate Willie Pye
March 7, 2024On March 7, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., wrote to the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles to ask for clemency for death row inmate Willie James Pye.