I understand some of you are getting requests from your parishioners to sign vaccine exemption forms. Priests and deacons of the Archdiocese of Atlanta should not sign a religious exemption request form for vaccines. Neither Church doctrine or canon law prohibits the vaccination of persons, nor does it reduce the responsibility of Catholic institutions to … Read more
iGiveCatholic Registration is NOW OPEN! The Catholic Foundation is thrilled to bring #iGiveCatholic back to the Archdiocese of Atlanta for the 9th year! To register for your Catholic parish, school, nonprofit or ministry, go to igivecatholic.org/p/registration. This year, Giving Tuesday (and #iGiveCatholic) will be on December 2. The advanced giving phase will begin on Monday, … Read more
We invite parishes, schools and other archdiocesan offices or ministries to consider holding fundraising programs or events for our death row Christmas package project. Simply contact me to make a pledge for the number of packages your community would like to sponsor. Then start planning your bake sale, raffle or other program or event to … Read more
We are here to help you cope and navigate the stages of grief and loss by providing a safe space to share experiences and find support—you are not alone. Symptoms of grief can include regret, anger, guilt, anxiety and sadness. CCA’s Grief and Loss Support Group, led by a team of clinicians, aims to normalize … Read more
Please see important message from Vanessa Russell, CEO of Catholic Charities Atlanta, regarding SCAM ALERT – Individual impersonating Catholic Charities USA.
Mary Our Queen Catholic Church has submitted some changes to their schedule. Please see below for the latest local pilgrimage sites information: English Spanish These sites will welcome pilgrims beginning on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Sunday, February 2, to the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on Tuesday, January 6, … Read more
Atlanta Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., Bishop Stephen D. Parkes of Savannah and the auxiliary bishops of Atlanta—Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM; Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger, III and Bishop John N. Tran—have released a statement in response to the recent immigration actions. You can read the statement on The Georgia Bulletin’s website in English, … Read more
The Administration has stopped foreign assistance programs while under review. Your action is needed! Please visit Catholic Relief Services’ website to learn more and help millions of children and families receive crucial assistance. Share this link in your communications. It contains a form with a petition to send directly to elected officials. It only takes … Read more
After the usual preliminary ceremonies and the initiation of new members, several bills of interest have been introduced in the General Assembly. Additional bills will be forthcoming. Senate Bill1. The “Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act” by Senator Dolezal with active support from the Lieutenant Governor addresses the issue of transgender students participating in high … Read more
Brothers and sisters, We have been receiving some questions regarding Holy Doors during the Jubilee of Hope 2025, which goes from the Solemnity of Christmas 2024 to the Solemnity of the Epiphany 2026. This year, the only Holy Doors are in the city of Rome and are located at the four major basilicas listed below, … Read more