Georgia Archives

Police investigating death of 3-year-old found in pond near Catholic school

Aug 24, 2020

Police said they are investigating the death of a 3-year-old boy who ran into a pond at a Georgia park across the street from a Catholic school.

By Associated Press

U.S. judge permanently stops Georgia’s ‘heartbeat law’ from taking effect

Jul 15, 2020

The head of a leading national pro-life organization said she was disappointed “the will of the people is being thwarted” in a federal judge’s permanent block to keep Georgia’s “heartbeat bill” from ever taking effect.

By Catholic News Service

Pope Francis appoints Florida pastor to head Savannah Diocese

Jul 8, 2020

Pope Francis has appointed Father Stephen D. Parkes, a pastor in the Diocese of Orlando, Florida, as bishop of the Diocese of Savannah, Georgia.

By Catholic News Service

Georgia public Masses still suspended; phased reopening of Montana churches

Apr 25, 2020

In an April 23 letter to the faithful, the bishops of Georgia discussed the decision to suspend public liturgies through the end of May following Gov. Brian Kemp’s announcement April 20 permitting some businesses to reopen.

By Nichole Golden

Pope Francis designates Savannah Cathedral as minor basilica

Apr 24, 2020

Pope Francis has issued a decree granting a Catholic cathedral in Georgia the title of Minor Basilica, which highlights the significance and value of the institution, officials said.

By Associated Press

Lockdown weighs heavily on Orthodox Christians during Easter

Apr 17, 2020

For Orthodox Christians, this is normally a time of reflection and mourning followed by joyful release, of centuries-old ceremonies steeped in symbolism and tradition. But this year, Easter — by far the most significant religious holiday for the world’s roughly 300 million Orthodox — has essentially been cancelled.

By Elena Becatoros and Daria Litvinova