Second Collection for the Black and Indian Missions
Pulpit and bulletin announcements are available for the Black and Indian Missions second collection, taking place on February 14-15. Please encourage your parishioners to be generous.
Pulpit and bulletin announcements are available for the Black and Indian Missions second collection, taking place on February 14-15. Please encourage your parishioners to be generous.
Fortunate and Faithful Families will host their annual retreat, entitled “Love is Spoken Here,” at the Chancery, 2401 Lake Park Dr., Smyrna 30080 on Sunday, March 1, 12-7 p.m. The keynote talk will be given by Dr. Craig A. Ford, Jr., visiting assistant professor of ethics at Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Dr. Ford is nationally well known as an author and speaker exploring ...
Catholic Relief Services works to provide food to the hungry, support displaced refugees, bring Christ’s love and mercy to struggling communities, and work toward peace and reconciliation among our marginalized brothers and sisters in the United States and abroad.
The Internal Audit Department has begun offering cash handling and internal control training sessions to promote accuracy and accountability in our financial operations and to safeguard employees and volunteers from any potential suspicion. All employees and volunteers who handle cash at parishes, missions or schools within the archdiocese are strongly encouraged to attend. The second session will be presented in English and will be hosted at the Chancery on Wednesday, March 11, from 9:45 – 11:45 a.m. Please register for the training so that we will know how many to expect and can reach back out with further details regarding room location and session details closer to training date. Additional questions should be directed to Allegra Davis at adavis@archatl.com.
The Catholic Home Missions Appeal supports dioceses in the United States that face fragile financial situations, vast distances, or rugged terrain that significantly impacts their ability to offer the most basic pastoral programs to the faithful. Today, nearly 40 percent of dioceses in the United States and its territories cannot fund the essential pastoral work their communities need. Your support ...
Register to attend online CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE LIVESTREAM Priests are invited to join us for our annual Chrism Mass, Lenten Day of Reflection and Jubilarian Dinner on Tuesday, March 31, at the Cathedral of Christ the King. This day offers us an important opportunity for prayer, renewal and fraternity as we prepare for Easter. We will begin with fellowship and ...
Our nearly 40 Archdiocesan Seminarians are responding to a call for priestly service to the people of God in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Your generosity supports our Seminarians as they go through formation which, in return, will form the priests who will lead our parishes in the years to come and keep our heritage, practices, and traditions alive.
Dear brothers and sisters, On Easter Sunday, Pope Leo XIV delivered his first “Urbi et Orbi” message from the central balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. He spoke of the current state of the world and the peace that Christ promises. “In the light of Easter, let us allow ourselves to be amazed by Christ! Let ...
The Catholic Home Missions Appeal supports dioceses in the United States that face fragile financial situations, vast distances, or rugged terrain that significantly impacts their ability to offer the most basic pastoral programs to the faithful. Today, nearly 40 percent of dioceses in the United States and its territories cannot fund the essential pastoral work their communities need. Your support ...
The National Directory for Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons second edition provides that a post-ordination formation program be established for the first five years after ordination. If you have been ordained in 2022, 2023, 2024,2025 or 2026, you are required to attend the workshop. This is not optional.
Catholic Communications engages and builds Catholic communities in the United States and developing countries using the internet, television, radio and print media. Half of the money collected remains here in the Archdiocese of Atlanta to fund local communications efforts.
Endowment Sunday is a chance to educate your parishioners about the importance of securing the financial well-being of the parish both now and forever. It may include a second collection or your parish may focus solely on educating your church community about the endowment fund. Make the most of Endowment Sunday by registering your parish by Wednesday, April 15 .
The Convocation and Mass of Recommitment for Deacons, scheduled for May 19th at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, is a special occasion to honor the ongoing dedication and service of our deacons. The Mass offers a meaningful opportunity for deacons to renew their commitment to ministry, reflect on their vocation, and gather in prayerful unity with the Archbishop and the wider ...
Virtual event for parish and school business managers.
This meeting is for parish and school business managers. The agenda includes finance and finance systems topics.
Heritage is inviting guests to a Corpus Christi weekend celebration with a eucharistic procession and Mass celebrated by Archbishop Hartmayer.
Brothers and sisters in Christ, Many of you are aware that on Thursday, June 11, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here in the Archdiocese of Atlanta the diocesan consecration to the Sacred ...
Sábado 13 de Junio, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Through the Peter’s Pence collection, we can support the charitable works of Pope Leo XIV and our Universal Church. This includes uplifting our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression and disasters.
In 2022 and 2023, your generosity to Catholic Mission Outreach (formerly Mission Cooperative Program) enriched the lives of the most vulnerable in 37 dioceses from 20 countries. Your funding is the financial fuel to help assist dioceses in most need, from religious orders of men and women serving worldwide to local dioceses and ministries in financial crises.
Lugar: Arquidiócesis de AtlantaFechas: 11 y 18 de julio de 2026Horario: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registro ¿Sientes el llamado a servir y a profundizar en tu fe? “Catequistas en Acción” es un programa formativo abierto a toda persona mayor de 18 años que desee crecer en el conocimiento y la vivencia de nuestra fe católica, y responder con generosidad ...
Lugar: Arquidiócesis de AtlantaFechas: 11 y 18 de julio de 2026Horario: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registro ¿Sientes el llamado a servir y a profundizar en tu fe? “Catequistas en Acción” es un programa formativo abierto a toda persona mayor de 18 años que desee crecer en el conocimiento y la vivencia de nuestra fe católica, y responder con generosidad ...
Parishes are encouraged to utilize the resources available from the USCCB to help promote awareness of NFP and to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of God’s plan for human sexuality.
The ministries offered by the Archdiocese of The Military Services benefit those who serve in all six branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, are enrolled in U.S. Military Academies, undergo treatment at any of the 153 Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers and work in civilian jobs for the federal government beyond U.S. borders—as well as their families. It is ...
Georgia Catholic Conference and Catholic Relief Services will offer a hybrid Advocacy training on Sunday, July 26, from 2-5 p.m. There will be in-person and virtual options to participate. We will offer important information about how best to advocate with elected officials and opportunities to directly engage in action at both the state and federal level. Register for either in-person or virtual participation at http://bit.ly/gccadvocacy. If attending ...
Let’s gather to share our best ministry ideas in our shared mission to bring our communities closer to Christ and His Church. This event is only available in English.
The Office of Communications for the Archdiocese of Atlanta updated the social media policy in May of this year for all archdiocesan employees. The policy is available on the Resources website in English and Spanish.
Dear brothers, During 2026, one holy day of obligation replaces a Sunday in ordinary time. Another holy day of obligation occurs adjacent to a Sunday, and the obligation to attend Mass is abrogated. This is one of those cases. Please see below.
Let’s gather to share our best ministry ideas in our shared mission to bring our communities closer to Christ and His Church. This event is only available in English.
The Office of Mission Advancement is excited to continue our partnership with Catholic Social Media and offer parishes a free social media management tool designed to help share local content more effectively across multiple platforms. Through this initiative, the offices of Mission Advancement, Communications and Evangelization and Discipleship are providing access to the platform at no cost to all parishes. This is a virtual event.
This formation day is for catechists and any interested parish catechetical leaders. The Office of Evangelization & Discipleship is piloting two new foundational formation courses on the Spirituality & Ministry of the Catechist and on the Spirituality of & Ministry to/with the Family. The day will also include ongoing formation on the Sacrament of Confirmation. Catechist certification credit will be ...
The Office of Mission Advancement is excited to continue our partnership with Catholic Social Media and offer parishes a free social media management tool designed to help share local content more effectively across multiple platforms. Through this initiative, the offices of Mission Advancement, Communications and Evangelization and Discipleshipare providing access to the platform at no cost to all parishes. This is a virtual event.
Foundational training for parish CORE teams that equips adult volunteers in parish youth ministry for long-term success. Empower is designed for your whole team to step in together, receive the formation you need right at the start of the year, and move forward with clarity and confidence. What your team will walk away with: Space to refocus, reset, and be ...
Randy Raus, President/CEO of Life Teen, will be presenting on youth ministry and we will be discussing the upcoming changes to Confirmation. More information coming soon. This event is only available in English.
Following many successful groups, the Victim Assistance Program for the Archdiocese of Atlanta is offering another Trauma Recovery Group for survivors of childhood trauma. This co-ed group will begin on Thursday, September 3, and run for nine sessions on Thursday evenings at the Chancery. Please review the attached flyer regarding the details of this healing opportunity and pass the information on to anyone you may know who could benefit from this experience. Under More Information, I have included additional details and a parish bulletin/ministry newsletter announcement for your ...
Catholic University is a national research university with over 5,700 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 250 academic programs in the heart of Washington, D.C. By giving to the collection, you are supporting future Catholic leaders, both religious and lay, who are being formed by an exceptional, faith-rooted education and the University’s various research and training initiatives that support ...
Let’s gather to share our best ministry ideas in our shared mission to bring our communities closer to Christ and His Church. This event is only available in English.
This occasion's theme, A Fraternity That Shapes the Future—Renewed in Mission, Strengthened in Fellowship; Serving a Growing Church with Hope, reflects both where we are and the shared mission we continue to embrace together as a presbyterate.