Supporting the Ministry of Priests
Welcome to the online home for priests of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. This webpage is designed to serve as a central hub for communication, collaboration and support for your ministry. Here you will find the latest announcements, formation opportunities and resources to assist you in your ministry of service.
Quick Links
- Request Letter of Suitability
- Visiting Clergy Protocol
- Employee Page for Pastors
- Deanery List
- Priest Directory
- Priest Necrology
- Chancery Directory
Communiqué Announcements
November 10, 2025
November 3, 2025
August 25, 2025
August 18, 2025
August 11, 2025
July 21, 2025
July 14, 2025
February 17, 2025
Upcoming Trainings and Deadlines
Office of Priest Personnel
The Office of Priest Personnel supports the archbishop in matters of all archdiocesan priests assigned within and outside of the archdiocese, in addition to extern and religious priests assigned or residing in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
For all inquiries regarding Priest Personnel, contact Veronica Reyes.
Ongoing Formation of Priests
Ongoing Formation of Priests offers priests of the Archdiocese of Atlanta formation opportunities that address their human, intellectual, pastoral and spiritual development so they can provide the best possible service to the people of God.
Our office provides:
- Retreats, convocations, days of reflection
- Mentoring programs, workshops and online webinars
- Study days, online courses
- Newly ordained mentor program, new pastor/administrator workshops and seminars
- Resources to attend formation opportunities
For more information, contact our office.
Ongoing Formation Committee Members
- Reverend Pedro Pelochee, J.C.L., V.F., Director
- Reverend Juan Areiza
- Reverend Robbie Cotta
- Reverend Matthew Dalrymple
- Most Reverend Joel M. Konzen, S.M.
- Reverend Paul Moreau
- Reverend Rey Pineda
- Most Reverend Bernard E. Shlesinger, III
Funding and Application
Ongoing Formation of Priests is committed to providing opportunities and support to all priests in their human and priestly development.
The archdiocese allows $2,500 per year for diocesan clergy and $1,875 for religious serving within the archdiocese. It is expected that the parish or ministry where the priest is assigned will be responsible for half of the listed amount for ongoing formation opportunities.
Early Ministry Program
The Early Ministry Program exists for the formation of newly ordained priests in their first five years of ministry. The program offers support and encouragement while also providing supervision during the transition from seminary to ministry.
The Early Ministry Program components provide a foundation for a lifetime of holy, healthy and effective priestly ministry.
Sabbatical Policy and Application
Priests of the Archdiocese of Atlanta are encouraged to consider taking a three to six month sabbatical for ministerial, personal, spiritual, theological development and enrichment. Priests may apply for a sabbatical after seven years of service in the archdiocese.