Catholic War Veterans of Atlanta

09/10/2026

American Legion Post 201 will be hosting the October 14 Veteran Brain Health Summit for which the Fr. Joseph M. Peek Post 1984 has been heavily involved in both the planning and ex*****on phases for this event. . .

09/10/2026

Getting to know the Saints

This 16th C Spanish Saint, Thomas of Villanova, is known as the “father of the poor” for his charity and compassion in their care. Often criticized for his humility, he dismissed the critique encourage the wealthy to live a more charitable life. . . https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-thomas-of-villanova/

Saint Thomas of Villanova was from Castile in Spain and received his surname from the town where he was raised.

09/09/2026

The second Veteran Brain Health Summit is just around the corner, and registration is now open. The event is free of charge and registration helps ensure an accurate headcount for lunches.

When: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: American Legion Post 201, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009
What: The subject of this event is moral injury, its impact on veterans and families
Who: This is for all veterans, active/Reserve/Guard, and family members struggling with guilt, shame, or a sense of betrayal
Why: Hope Begins With Recognition and that leads to a better quality of life.

09/09/2026

Getting to know the Saints

St. Peter Claver was a Spanish Jesuit who immigrated to the New World in 1610, taking his vows five years later and dedicating the next forty years of his life to serving and caring for slaves as they arrived in Cartagena. He is credited with baptizing 300,000 individuals who came to Christ because of Claver’s sincere kindness and compassion. He died after a long illness in 1654. . . https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-peter-claver/

A native of Spain, young Saint Peter Claver left his homeland forever in 1610, to be a missionary in the colonies of the New World. He sailed into Cartagena, and began a ministry to the slaves brought there from West Africa, as well as becoming a moral force in the city of Cartegena.

09/08/2026

Getting to know the Saints

Today, September 8th, the Church celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary needs little introduction to the faithful as she is of the highest order of Saints being chosen by God to be the mother of His Son. . . https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/nativity-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary/

Affirming the humanity of Jesus, the Church celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, his mother. While Scripture does not record the birth of Mary, the apocryphal Protoevangelium of James notes the development of Christian piety around Mary's parents and her birth.

09/07/2026

Helping veterans transition from the military, or homelessness, into programs that teach them the trades, lead to viable careers, and help build the country they once protected while in uniform is both honorable and practical. There are 7 M unfilled jobs in American, many of them requiring much needed technical skills; veterans can close that gap. . . https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1TyyBm9SKk/?mibextid=wwXIfr

09/07/2026

It’s important to understand what the VA can, and cannot do under this new program to help house homeless veterans. . . https://www.military.com/new-va-policy-can-pay-up-to-10-months-of-rent-for-homeless-veterans?fbclid=IwdGRleAULff1wZG9mAWZkaWQWUN-wnpObisAXVBHKiVxB73uAfshzfGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7SodqCXTl7irdhf0qqYq3MOPkDbsa_EIKZ0so2DXlQeERmmCjFckizV_yWCw_aem_cqqiXvTlWnkvHkJBWVp2xA

The Department of Veterans Affairs is now authorized to cover up to 10 months of rent, utilities, groceries and transportation for eligible homeless veterans under a new policy. But there are strict limits and conditions. Find out what the VA can and can't pay for, who qualifies, and how homeless ve...

09/07/2026

Getting to know the Saints

The individual whom the Church celebrates today is well-known among Vincentians, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam is the founder of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. . . https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/blessed-frederic-ozanam/

Blessed Frédéric Ozanam proved to be a leader who helped others help the poor. He also formed a newspaper to push the cause of justice. In 1833, he founded the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, which continues to the present day.