When did wearing a mask become a political statement?

Last updated on: May 26, 2020 at 3:31 pm By Father Pablo Migone

For me, wearing a mask is the difference between breathing normally and having an asthma attack – an uncontrollable coughing fit until it becomes extremely difficult to breathe. A mask helps me on an airplane, on a bus, in the theater, while standing in line, and many other places where I am close to other people. Many fragrances and smoke are definite triggers. For me, wearing a mask is not useless or any kind of statement. A mask allows me... Read more

Diocese of Savannah Reopening Guidelines and Best Practices

Last updated on: May 19, 2020 at 10:21 am By Father Pablo Migone

The Diocese of Savannah will resume the celebration of public Masses on Monday, May 25, 2020. Please check your local parish for additional information and recommendations. The guidelines below were published by Father Firmin, Diocesan Administrator, to provide a framework for pastors to develop parish guidelines. In conferring with the College of Consultors, these Guidelines and Best Practices are given to the priests of the Diocese of Savannah to assist them in developing plans to reopen their churches for prayer... Read more

El Camino, la Verdad y la Vida

Last updated on: May 18, 2020 at 1:28 pm By Father Pablo Migone

En medio de una conversación bastante apasionada, Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: “Yo soy el Camino, la Verdad y la Vida. Nadie viene al Padre excepto a través de mí. Si me conoces, entonces también conocerás a mi Padre”. A través de estas palabras Jesús revela una dimensión significativa e única del evangelio. Aunque casi todos los creyentes en Cristo conocen bien estas palabras, hay una realidad profunda expresada a través de ellas. A lo largo de la historia, muchos... Read more

The Way, the Truth and the Life

Last updated on: May 17, 2020 at 12:42 pm By Father Pablo Migone

In the middle of a passionate conversation, Jesus said to his disciples, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, then you will also know my Father.” In these words, Jesus reveals a significant dimension of the Gospel that makes it unique. Even though almost every Christian is familiar with these words, there is a profound reality expressed through them. Throughout history, many wise men, healers,... Read more

La Diócesis de Savannah resumirá la celebración de misas publicas

Last updated on: May 16, 2020 at 8:41 am By Father Pablo Migone

Estimados hermanos y hermanas de la Diócesis de Savannah, ¡Reciban la gracia y la paz de Jesucristo nuestro Señor resucitado! Hace casi dos meses se suspendió la celebración pública de la Misa y se cerraron las iglesias de nuestra diócesis. Día tras día y domingo tras domingo, todos sentimos un gran dolor: los sacerdotes, los diáconos, los religiosos y religiosas, y ustedes, el Pueblo de Dios. Seguimos celebrando la Santa Misa. Celebramos el Triduo Pascual de la pasión, muerte y... Read more

Diocese of Savannah to resume public Masses

Last updated on: May 15, 2020 at 5:01 pm By Father Pablo Migone

My Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Diocese of Savannah, Grace and Peace in Jesus Christ our Risen Lord! Nearly two months ago, the public celebration of mass was suspended and the churches of our Diocese were locked. Day by day and Sunday by Sunday it tore at all of us – the priests, the deacons, the religious brothers and sisters, and you, the faithful people of God. We continued to celebrate Holy Mass. We celebrated the Sacred Triduum of... Read more

Hartmayer installed Archbishop of Atlanta: Deo Gratias!

Last updated on: May 6, 2020 at 4:15 pm By Father Pablo Migone

The Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta may have been empty this afternoon when Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv. was installed as the seventh Archbishop of Atlanta, but the excitement and anticipation were palpable. I had the great honor and blessing to be one of the few attendees. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the ceremony was held in private, and social distancing measures were put into place. After knocking three times at the cathedral door, Monsignor Frank McNamee,... Read more

Monseñor Hartmayer será nuevo arzobispo de Atlanta el 6 de mayo

Last updated on: May 5, 2020 at 11:55 am By Father Pablo Migone

En medio de la pandemia del coronavirus, Monseñor Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv. tomará posesión de la Catedral de Cristo Rey el 6 de mayo de 2020 a las 12:30 p.m. EST, convirtiéndose en el 7mo Arzobispo de Atlanta, Georgia. Click here for English Debido a las circunstancias mundiales, la instalación será un evento privado con un número mínimo de asistentes. Está previsto que antes de fin de año, una vez que el Arzobispo reciba el palio del Papa Francisco,... Read more

Archbishop Hartmayer to be installed Wednesday May 6

Last updated on: May 4, 2020 at 2:46 pm By Father Pablo Migone

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv. will take possession of the Cathedral of Christ the King on May 6th, 2020 at 12:30pm EST, becoming the 7th Archbishop of Atlanta, Georgia. Due to the present world circumstances, the installation will be a private event with a minimal number of attendees. The plan is that this fall, once the Archbishop receives the pallium from Pope Francis, a large archdiocesan celebration will be held. Vespers will... Read more

En camino a Emaús

Last updated on: May 2, 2020 at 9:28 am By Father Pablo Migone

Pocos días después de la muerte de Jesús, dos de sus discípulos se dirigieron hacia el pueblo de Emaús a unos cuantos kilómetros de Jerusalén. Es bastante fácil ponernos en los zapatos de estos dos jóvenes caminantes. Es posible sentir la profunda tristeza presente en sus corazones. Los dos hombres están completamente desesperanzados, decepcionados y desanimados. Se sienten solos y marginados ya que piensan que todo lo que creyeron de repente desapareció. Después de ser fieles seguidores de Jesús, las... Read more