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Meet Bishop John N. Trần – Vietnamese American Leader, Lifelong Learner, and Beloved Parish Handyman
“God Will Provide” is the motto of Bishop John Nhàn Trần. Inspired by the Latin inscription above the entrance of Notre Dame Seminary, where he earned his master’s degree in divinity, the phrase struck a chord in the nerve-wracking days before his episcopal ordination. In fact, it made a surprising appearance as he traveled from Louisiana to the news conference in Atlanta announcing his new role…
God is Calling, Young Men are Answering: Support Local Seminarian Applicants and Our Growing Church
This Easter, 3,442 men, women, and children are entering the Catholic Church here in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. We are one of the fastest growing dioceses in the country. This growth is a gift — and an invitation for each of us to help support this growth and ensure our priests can serve our growing parishes. Young Men Are Ready to Answer God’s…
Priests and Deacons Gather for Day of Discernment on Artificial Intelligence
Priests and deacons from across the Archdiocese of Atlanta gathered for a day of learning and discernment regarding artificial intelligence and how it impacts the mission of the Church. While technology has developed rapidly since the Turing test in the 1950s, the recent emergence of generative AI represents a new frontier. For instance, this spring, the Vatican will debut a new AI-assisted translation system to provide real-time…
Meet Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv. – Franciscan Teacher, Traveler, and Shepherd to over a Million Catholics
For Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., the power of community has played a significant role throughout his life. Raised in a working-class Catholic family, his father was a Buffalo police detective, and his mother stayed at home to care for four children. While the family experienced times of struggle, he is quick to recall great joys in his hometown…
Father Bob Frederick and KSU Students Praise Impact of FOCUS Missionaries
Help Father Bob Frederick keep the FOCUS missionaries at Kennesaw State University! Read about their profound impact in revitalizing the campus faith community below and donate here. When Father Bob Frederick arrived at the Kennesaw State University Catholic Center, the students were still reeling from the pandemic. Almost half of his 25 years as a priest have been in high school…
Meet Bishop Joel M. Konzen, S.M. – Marist, Moderator of the Curia, and Appreciator of Music
In 2018, Auxiliary Bishop Joel M. Konzen, S.M. was just minutes away from celebrating the annual Mass for Catholic Education with Archbishop Wilton Gregory when his phone rang. “I couldn’t quite hear very well, and Archbishop Gregory kind of took me by the elbow and said, ‘Why don’t you go downstairs and take this call where you can hear better?’ …. So, when I did get to where I could hear, I heard [the caller] say, ‘This is Archbishop Christophe Pierre, and I’m calling because the Holy Father is…
15 New Seminarians Welcomed to the Archdiocese of Atlanta
This summer, the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Office of Vocations welcomed 15 new seminarians at the annual Seminarian Convocation. A true mountaintop experience, the young men gathered together with their brother seminarians to grow in both faith and fraternity. They prayed, celebrated Mass, and had heart-to-heart conversations with our bishops. They shared in outdoor adventures, a talent showcase, and fireside chats….
Priests Across the Archdiocese of Atlanta Gather for 2025 Jubilarian Celebration
Through the work of the Office of Priest Personnel and the gift of a generous donor secured by the Office of Mission Advancement General Fund, 278 priests gathered for a day of reflection and celebration. On the Tuesday of Holy Week, priests from across the archdiocese came together in fellowship for the Lenten Day of Reflection, facilitated by Fr. Tim…
Deacons Bring Spiritual Nourishment to Saint Vincent de Paul Neighbors, Staff, and Volunteers
As the doors open each morning at the Saint Vincent de Paul Georgia’s Community Support Center in Chamblee, neighbors from across metro-Atlanta pick up groceries from the Client-Choice Food Pantry, meet with case workers to gain housing stability, and visit the only free community pharmacy in the state of Georgia. Each week, all who visit the center also encounter a…
Thanks to Caring Donor, Sisters in Cedartown Receive New Van
With the help of a remarkable donor, the Sisters Poor of Jesus Christ have a new van to further their mission at House St. Katherine Drexel in Cedartown, GA. The Sisters and Friars Poor of Jesus Christ serve the marginalized in 18 countries. Fr. Timothy Gallagher of St. Bernadette Catholic Church was moved by their devotion to those struggling with…
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