Local News
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Atlanta
Georgia’s bishops urge pardons board to commute death sentence of Stacey Humphreys
Georgia’s Catholic bishops are asking the state’s board of pardon and paroles to commute the sentence of death row inmate Stacey Humphreys.
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Atlanta
A quarter century after 9/11: Remembering, grieving and hoping
This September marks 25 years since the morning the sky over three American cities filled with smoke, and the world as we knew it changed in the span of an hour.
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Roswell
Catholic Charities’ work showcased in ‘People of Hope’ traveling museum
The People of Hope traveling museum spotlights neighbors in need and those who help them. Catholic Charities Atlanta hosted the exhibit’s two-day visit in Roswell as an opportunity to spread awareness about the work the nonprofit does.
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Atlanta
Two Atlanta Catholic schools welcome new principals
The Archdiocese of Atlanta has named two new principals for the 2026-27 school year. Meet the new leaders of the communities at St. Peter Claver Regional School and St. Mary’s Academy.
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Crawfordville
Heritage to host ‘The Power of Forgiveness’ retreat
In the setting of Heritage’s natural beauty, renowned Christian author and speaker Dr. Allen Hunt will lead “The Power of Forgiveness” at The Retreat at Heritage in Crawfordville. The Sept. 11-13 retreat will be his last before stepping away to devote time to family and spiritual direction.
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Decatur
Georgia bishops advocate for Haitians facing uncertain future
Thousands of Haitian residents in Georgia are facing possible removal from the United States after the withdrawal of a special immigration status. At Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Decatur, people are missing from the pews during the Haitian community Mass out of fear of leaving their homes, said worshippers.
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Atlanta
Sons of Atlanta: Record seminarian class reflects growing culture of vocations in archdiocese
Twenty-six men in the Archdiocese of Atlanta applied to enter the seminary this year, and 20 were accepted, making it the largest incoming class in the archdiocese’s history. Vocations leaders say the milestone reflects years of work to strengthen priestly formation and build a culture of discernment.
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Peachtree Corners
Mary Our Queen’s new murals: Under the saint’s prayerful gaze
Two larger-than-life murals featuring the Blessed Virgin Mary now beautify the sanctuary of Mary Our Queen Church following a July installation. Bishop Konzen will bless the new sacred art murals on Aug. 23.
