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Rose Hawthorne’s remarkable life story in the spotlight as sainthood cause advances
Pope 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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National Eucharistic Pilgrimage to include shrines, secular landmarks, diocesan events
By MARIA WIERING, OSV News
Published February 25, 2024The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is a major prelude to the National Eucharistic Congress, which expects to bring together tens of thousands of Catholics July 17-21 in Indianapolis. The pilgrimage will make seven stops within the Archdiocese of Atlanta in June.
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Eucharistic congresses galvanize love for Jesus’ real presence
By MARIA WIERING, OSV News
Published January 25, 2024With the National Eucharistic Revival underway, many U.S. dioceses have launched or revived local eucharistic congresses, with single or multi-day events organized around devotion and catechesis. Atlanta’s long-running congress has served as a model for others.
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