School Staff

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) policy

Due to an increase in compromised emails at archdiocese parishes and schools, we recommend that all parishes and schools adopt the following or a similar multi-factor authentication (MFA) policy. Not having MFA on Microsoft 365 environment increases the risks of data takeover, malware distribution, phishing from compromised accounts, unauthorized access to other connected services, major operational disruptions and financial losses. It may also lead to increased cyber security … Read more

Reminder—Fleet auto insurance payment due

Owners or drivers of vehicles insured by Church Mutual/Catholic Mutual:   This is a reminder that your payment is due for the fleet automobile insurance that renewed as of May 1 for all vehicles of record and drivers in good standing. The fleet policy was billed in July for the entire policy year.    FLEET AUTOMOBILE POLICY  The archdiocese provides auto coverage … Read more

Student and sports accident insurance information and billing

This memo is directed to parishes have a camp and/or sports programs outside of Catholic Metro Sports (CMS) and schools that have a similar type of program that allows participation from students that do not attend an archdiocesan Catholic school.   The Zurich Student and Sports Accident Policy and Catholic Mutual’s Liability Policy provide coverage for camps and sports related activities that are sponsored and supervised by the parish/school. If you have not already completed the STAR form … Read more

Sports accident insurance and liability insurance

This memo is directed to parishes and schools that have sports programs outside of Catholic Metro Sports.   Zurich Student and Sports Accident Policy and Catholic Mutual’s Liability Policy provides coverage for sports activities that are sponsored and supervised by the parish/school.  Please complete the STAR form  to assist in gathering information needed in the annual application process as well as to determine … Read more

Requests for vaccine exemption letters from clergy

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

Paylocity Fee–External HR Integration 

A charge for “External HR Integration” will appear on the Paylocity Payroll Invoices effective today’s check, August 22. This charge is due to the integration between Paylocity and Empower for the 403(b)-file transmission.  It is a monthly charge that will appear on the last scheduled payroll file and is calculated at a rate of $0.80 for employees who had an active status on any day that … Read more

iGiveCatholic Registration is NOW OPEN!

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

Apply now for a grant–parishes, missions, Catholic centers, ministries and nonprofits

Fall grant applications are now open via the online grants portal! Applications are easy to complete and are due on August 31. Two types of grants are accepting applications:  Catholic Community Grants   Parish Enrichment Grants   Grant Application aspects applicable to Catholic Community Grants:  About the Application  The online grant application opened on August 1 and … Read more