Archbishop-emeritus John F. Donoghue welcomes the community gathered at Holy Cross Church, Atlanta, Oct. 6 for the archdiocesan Rosary Rally. Organizers emphasized giving thanks to all women religious, living and deceased, for the contributions they have made to the church. (Photos by John Olson)

Women religious are among those praying the rosary together at the 36th annual archdiocesan Rosary Rally. The Holy Cross Church, Atlanta, gathering was a trilingual celebration in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. The theme was “Mary, Mother of Religious Life.”