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The '''Archdiocese of Atlanta''' is an ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Latin Church within the Catholic Church in the United States, covering the northern half of Georgia. | The '''Archdiocese of Atlanta''' is an ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Latin Church within the Catholic Church in the United States, covering the northern half of Georgia. | ||
== | ==Churches== | ||
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# All Saints, Dunwoody | |||
# Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Atlanta | |||
# Capilla San Juan Diego | |||
# Capilla Santo Domingo | |||
# Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta | |||
# Christ Our Hope, Lithonia | |||
# Christ Our King and Savior, Greensboro, GA | |||
# Christ the Redeemer | |||
# Church of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Crawfordville | |||
# Corpus Christi, Stone Mountain | |||
# Divine Mercy Mission/Mision de la Divina Misericordia, Brookhaven | |||
# Divino Nino Jesus | |||
# El Señor es mi Pastor | |||
# Epiphany of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church | |||
# Good Samaritan, Ellijay | |||
# Good Shepherd, Cumming | |||
# Heritage Center, Sharon | |||
# Holy Cross, Atlanta | |||
# Holy Family Knanaya Syro-Malabar Catholic Church | |||
# Holy Family, Marietta | |||
# Holy Name of Jesus Chinese Catholic Mission | |||
# Holy Spirit, Atlanta | |||
# Holy Trinity, Peachtree City | |||
# Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church, Atlanta | |||
# Immaculate Heart Of Mary, Atlanta | |||
# Kidanemehret Eritrean Ge'ez Rite Catholic Church | |||
# Korean Martyrs, Doraville | |||
# Mary Our Queen, Peachtree Corners | |||
# Most Blessed Sacrament, South Fulton | |||
# Mother of God Byzantine-Ukrainian Catholic Church | |||
# Nuestra Señora de las Américas, Lilburn | |||
# Our Lady Of LaSalette, Canton | |||
# Our Lady of Lourdes, Atlanta | |||
# Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Carrollton | |||
# Our Lady of the Assumption, Brookhaven | |||
# Our Lady of the Mount, Lookout Mountain | |||
# Our Lady of the Mountains, Jasper | |||
# Our Lady of Vietnam, Riverdale | |||
# Prince of Peace, Flowery Branch | |||
# Queen of Angels, Thomson | |||
# Sacred Heart of Jesus, Hartwell | |||
# Sacred Heart, Griffin | |||
# Sacred Heart, Milledgeville | |||
# Saint Aelred, Bishop | |||
# Saint Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Catholic Church | |||
# Saint Andrew Kim Korean, Duluth | |||
# Saint Andrew, Roswell | |||
# Saint Ann, Marietta | |||
# Saint Anna, Monroe | |||
# Saint Anthony of Padua, Atlanta | |||
# Saint Anthony, Blue Ridge | |||
# Saint Augustine, Covington | |||
# Saint Benedict, Duluth | |||
# Saint Bernadette, Cedartown | |||
# Saint Brendan the Navigator, Cumming | |||
# Saint Brigid, Johns Creek | |||
# Saint Catherine Labouré, Jefferson | |||
# Saint Catherine of Siena, Kennesaw | |||
# Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church | |||
# Saint Clement, Calhoun | |||
# Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Mission, Warm Springs | |||
# Saint Francis de Sales, Mableton | |||
# Saint Francis of Assisi, Blairsville | |||
# Saint Francis of Assisi, Cartersville | |||
# Saint Gabriel, Fayetteville | |||
# Saint George, Newnan | |||
# Saint Gerard Majella, Fort Oglethorpe | |||
# Saint Helena Catholic Church, Clayton | |||
# Saint James Catholic Church, Madison | |||
# Saint James the Apostle, McDonough | |||
# Saint John Chrysostom Melkite Catholic Church | |||
# Saint John Neumann, Lilburn | |||
# Saint John Paul II Catholic Mission | |||
# Saint John The Evangelist, Hapeville | |||
# Saint John Vianney, Lithia Springs | |||
# Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Athens | |||
# Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Marietta | |||
# Saint Joseph Maronite Catholic Church | |||
# Saint Joseph, Dalton | |||
# Saint Joseph, Washington | |||
# Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, Sandy Springs | |||
# Saint Katharine Drexel Mission, Trenton | |||
# Saint Lawrence, Lawrenceville | |||
# Saint Luke the Evangelist, Dahlonega | |||
# Saint Marguerite D'Youville, Lawrenceville | |||
# Saint Mark, Clarkesville | |||
# Saint Mary Magdalene | |||
# Saint Mary Mission, Elberton | |||
# Saint Mary Mother of God, Jackson | |||
# Saint Mary, Rome | |||
# Saint Mary, Toccoa | |||
# Saint Matthew, Tyrone | |||
# Saint Matthew, Winder | |||
# Saint Michael the Archangel, Woodstock | |||
# Saint Michael, Gainesville | |||
# Saint Monica, Duluth | |||
# Saint Oliver Plunkett, Snellville | |||
# Saint Patrick, Norcross | |||
# Saint Paul of The Cross, Atlanta | |||
# Saint Paul the Apostle, Cleveland | |||
# Saint Peter Chanel, Roswell | |||
# Saint Peter the Rock, The Rock | |||
# Saint Peter, LaGrange | |||
# Saint Philip Benizi, Jonesboro | |||
# Saint Pius X, Conyers | |||
# Saint Stephen the Martyr, Lilburn | |||
# Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus, Douglasville | |||
# Saint Thomas Aquinas, Alpharetta | |||
# Saint Thomas More, Decatur | |||
# Saint Thomas The Apostle, Smyrna | |||
# Saint Toribio Romo Mission, Chatsworth | |||
# Saint Vincent de Paul, Dallas | |||
# Saints Peter and Paul, Decatur | |||
# San Felipe De Jesus Mission, Forest Park | |||
# Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Atlanta | |||
# St. Margaret of Scotland Church, Flowery Branch | |||
# Transfiguration, Marietta | |||
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# [[All Saints (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Dunwoody | |||
# [[Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Atlanta | |||
# [[Capilla San Juan Diego (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]] | |||
# [[Capilla Santo Domingo (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]] | |||
# [[Cathedral of Christ the King (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Atlanta | |||
# [[Christ Our Hope (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Lithonia | |||
# [[Christ Our King and Savior (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Greensboro (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], GA | |||
# [[Christ the Redeemer (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]] | |||
# [[Church of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Crawfordville | |||
# [[Corpus Christi (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Stone Mountain | |||
# [[Divine Mercy Mission/Mision de la Divina Misericordia (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Brookhaven | |||
# [[Divino Nino Jesus (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]] | |||
# [[El Señor es mi Pastor (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]] | |||
# [[Epiphany of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church]] | |||
# [[Good Samaritan (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Ellijay | |||
# [[Good Shepherd (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Cumming | |||
# [[Heritage Center (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Sharon | |||
# [[Holy Cross (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Atlanta | |||
# [[Holy Family Knanaya Syro-Malabar Catholic Church]] | |||
# [[Holy Family (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Marietta | |||
# [[Holy Name of Jesus Chinese Catholic Mission (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]] | |||
# [[Holy Spirit (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Atlanta | |||
# [[Holy Trinity (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Peachtree City | |||
# [[Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Atlanta | |||
# [[Immaculate Heart Of Mary (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Atlanta | |||
# [[Kidanemehret Eritrean Ge'ez Rite Catholic Church (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]] | |||
# [[Korean Martyrs (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Doraville | |||
# [[Mary Our Queen (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Peachtree Corners | |||
# [[Most Blessed Sacrament (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], South Fulton | |||
# [[Mother of God Byzantine-Ukrainian Catholic Church (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]] | |||
# [[Nuestra Señora de las Américas (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Lilburn | |||
# [[Our Lady Of LaSalette (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Canton | |||
# [[Our Lady of Lourdes (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Atlanta | |||
# [[Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Carrollton | |||
# [[Our Lady of the Assumption (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Brookhaven | |||
# [[Our Lady of the Mount (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Lookout Mountain | |||
# [[Our Lady of the Mountains (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Jasper | |||
# [[Our Lady of Vietnam (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Riverdale | |||
# [[Prince of Peace (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Flowery Branch | |||
# [[Queen of Angels (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Thomson | |||
# [[Sacred Heart of Jesus (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Hartwell | |||
# [[Sacred Heart (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Griffin | |||
# [[Sacred Heart (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Milledgeville | |||
# [[Saint Aelred (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Bishop | |||
# [[Saint Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Catholic Church (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]] | |||
# [[Saint Andrew Kim Korean (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Duluth | |||
# [[Saint Andrew (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Roswell | |||
# [[Saint Ann (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Marietta | |||
# [[Saint Anna (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Monroe | |||
# [[Saint Anthony of Padua (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Atlanta | |||
# [[Saint Anthony (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Blue Ridge | |||
# [[Saint Augustine (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Covington | |||
# [[Saint Benedict (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Duluth | |||
# [[Saint Bernadette (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Cedartown | |||
# [[Saint Brendan the Navigator (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Cumming | |||
# [[Saint Brigid (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Johns Creek | |||
# [[Saint Catherine Labouré (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Jefferson | |||
# [[Saint Catherine of Siena (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Kennesaw | |||
# [[Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]] | |||
# [[Saint Clement (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Calhoun | |||
# [[Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Mission (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Warm Springs | |||
# [[Saint Francis de Sales (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Mableton | |||
# [[Saint Francis of Assisi (Archdiocese of Atlanta, Blairsville)]] | |||
# [[Saint Francis of Assisi (Archdiocese of Atlanta, Cartersville)]] | |||
# [[Saint Gabriel (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Fayetteville | |||
# [[Saint George (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Newnan | |||
# [[Saint Gerard Majella (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Fort Oglethorpe | |||
# [[Saint Helena Catholic Church (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Clayton | |||
# [[Saint James Catholic Church (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Madison | |||
# [[Saint James the Apostle (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], McDonough | |||
# [[Saint John Chrysostom Melkite Catholic Church (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]] | |||
# [[Saint John Neumann (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Lilburn | |||
# [[Saint John Paul II Catholic Mission (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]] | |||
# [[Saint John The Evangelist (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Hapeville | |||
# [[Saint John Vianney (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Lithia Springs | |||
# [[Saint Joseph Catholic Church (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Athens | |||
# [[Saint Joseph Catholic Church (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Marietta | |||
# [[Saint Joseph Maronite Catholic Church (Archdiocese of Atlanta) | |||
# [[Saint Joseph (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Dalton | |||
# [[Saint Joseph (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Washington | |||
# [[Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic Church (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Sandy Springs | |||
# [[Saint Katharine Drexel Mission (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Trenton | |||
# [[Saint Lawrence (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Lawrenceville | |||
# [[Saint Luke the Evangelist (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Dahlonega | |||
# [[Saint Marguerite D'Youville (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Lawrenceville | |||
# [[Saint Mark (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Clarkesville | |||
# [[Saint Mary Magdalene (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]] | |||
# [[Saint Mary Mission (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Elberton | |||
# [[Saint Mary Mother of God (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Jackson | |||
# [[Saint Mary (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Rome | |||
# [[Saint Mary (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Toccoa | |||
# [[Saint Matthew (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Tyrone | |||
# [[Saint Matthew (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Winder | |||
# [[Saint Michael the Archangel (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Woodstock | |||
# [[Saint Michael (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Gainesville | |||
# [[Saint Monica (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Duluth | |||
# [[Saint Oliver Plunkett (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Snellville | |||
# [[Saint Patrick (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Norcross | |||
# [[Saint Paul of The Cross (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Atlanta | |||
# [[Saint Paul the Apostle (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Cleveland | |||
# [[Saint Peter Chanel (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Roswell | |||
# [[Saint Peter the Rock (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], The Rock | |||
# [[Saint Peter (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], LaGrange | |||
# [[Saint Philip Benizi (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Jonesboro | |||
# [[Saint Pius X (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Conyers | |||
# [[Saint Stephen the Martyr (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Lilburn | |||
# [[Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Douglasville | |||
# [[Saint Thomas Aquinas (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Alpharetta | |||
# [[Saint Thomas More (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Decatur | |||
# [[Saint Thomas The Apostle (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Smyrna | |||
# [[Saint Toribio Romo Mission (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Chatsworth | |||
# [[Saint Vincent de Paul (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Dallas | |||
# [[Saints Peter and Paul (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Decatur | |||
# [[San Felipe De Jesus Mission (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Forest Park | |||
# [[Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Atlanta | |||
# [[St. Margaret of Scotland Church (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Flowery Branch | |||
# [[Transfiguration (Archdiocese of Atlanta)]], Marietta | |||
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== Parishes == | |||
{{Diocese map|Diocese=Diocese of Atlanta|Where=Atlanta|zoom=7}} | |||
{{Add parish to diocese|URL=https://www.hbgdiocese.org/|Catholic count=1,200,000|Parish number=102|School number=23}} | |||
{{Diocese parish table|Where=Atlanta}} | |||
==Establishment== | ==Establishment== | ||
The Archdiocese of Atlanta was established on February 21, 1962, by Pope John XXIII, when the Diocese of Atlanta was elevated to an archdiocese.<ref>https:// | The Archdiocese of Atlanta was established on February 21, 1962, by Pope John XXIII, when the Diocese of Atlanta was elevated to an archdiocese.<ref>https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/datla.html</ref><ref>https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02037a.htm</ref> | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
The Archdiocese of Atlanta encompasses 69 counties in north and central Georgia, including but not limited to Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, and Cobb counties.<ref>https://archatl.com/</ref><ref>https:// | The Archdiocese of Atlanta encompasses 69 counties in north and central Georgia, including but not limited to Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, and Cobb counties.<ref>https://archatl.com/offices-and-ministries/archdiocese/</ref><ref>https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/datla.html</ref> | ||
==Mother Church== | ==Mother Church== | ||
The cathedral and mother church of the archdiocese is the **Cathedral of Christ the King**, located in Atlanta, Georgia.<ref> | The cathedral and mother church of the archdiocese is the **Cathedral of Christ the King**, located in Atlanta, Georgia.<ref>https://ctking.com/</ref> | ||
==Leadership== | ==Leadership== | ||
The current archbishop is **Gregory John Hartmayer, O.F.M. Conv.**, who was appointed by Pope Francis on March 5, 2020.<ref> | The current archbishop is **Gregory John Hartmayer, O.F.M. Conv.**, who was appointed by Pope Francis on March 5, 2020.<ref>https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa-francesco_lettere-apostoliche_20200305_sede-vacante-atlanta.html</ref> | ||
==Mission and Services== | ==Mission and Services== | ||
===Parishes=== | ===Parishes=== | ||
The Archdiocese oversees 102 parishes and missions.<ref></ref><ref> | The Archdiocese oversees 102 parishes and missions.<ref>https://archatl.com/parishes/</ref><ref>https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/datla.html</ref> | ||
===Catholic Education=== | ===Catholic Education=== | ||
There are 18 archdiocesan Catholic schools, focusing on spiritual, intellectual, and moral formation in line with Catholic teachings. The Archdiocese also supports 31 parish preschool programs.<ref></ref><ref> | There are 18 archdiocesan Catholic schools, focusing on spiritual, intellectual, and moral formation in line with Catholic teachings. The Archdiocese also supports 31 parish preschool programs.<ref>https://schools.archatl.com/</ref><ref>https://archatl.com/offices-and-ministries/catholic-schools/</ref> | ||
===Community Outreach=== | ===Community Outreach=== | ||
The Archdiocese runs various community programs, including Catholic Charities Atlanta, which provides transformative services to empower families towards self-sufficiency. Ministries include education, legal services, counseling, and support for new Americans and veterans.<ref> | The Archdiocese runs various community programs, including Catholic Charities Atlanta, which provides transformative services to empower families towards self-sufficiency. Ministries include education, legal services, counseling, and support for new Americans and veterans.<ref>https://catholiccharitiesatlanta.org/</ref> | ||
==Numbers== | ==Numbers== | ||
* '''Catholic count''': 1,200,000 people<ref> | * '''Catholic count''': 1,200,000 people<ref>https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/datla.html</ref> | ||
* '''Parish number''': 102 | * '''Parish number''': 102 | ||
* '''School number''': 18 | * '''School number''': 18 | ||
==Additional Notes== | ==Additional Notes== | ||
- The Archdiocese has been noted for its growing and diverse Catholic community, with significant activities involving intercultural ministries and local and national ecumenical initiatives.<ref> | - The Archdiocese has been noted for its growing and diverse Catholic community, with significant activities involving intercultural ministries and local and national ecumenical initiatives.<ref>https://archatl.com/offices-and-ministries/multicultural-ministries/</ref> | ||
- Recent posts on social media have highlighted both positive developments, like the opening of a chapel at Atlanta's airport, and criticisms regarding handling of racial issues within the church.<ref> | - Recent posts on social media have highlighted both positive developments, like the opening of a chapel at Atlanta's airport, and criticisms regarding handling of racial issues within the church.<ref>https://twitter.com/Archatl/status/1369324684522524675</ref><ref>https://www.ajc.com/news/local/atlanta-archbishop-defends-diversity-initiatives-amid-criticism/EBD66N5M4FGHBP6ZYMH5U5XJ6U/</ref><ref>https://www.georgiabulletin.org/news/2020/09/archbishop-hartmayer-responds-to-criticism-on-race/</ref> | ||
- The Archdiocese announced that it will not host the 2025 Eucharistic Congress due to budget constraints.<ref> | - The Archdiocese announced that it will not host the 2025 Eucharistic Congress due to budget constraints.<ref>https://georgiabulletin.org/news/2023/10/archdiocese-of-atlanta-will-not-host-2025-eucharistic-congress/</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:03, 6 January 2025
Archdiocese of Atlanta | |
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Type | Archdiocese |
Country | United States |
Region | Georgia |
Bishop | Gregory John Hartmayer, O.F.M. Conv. |
Website | https://archatl.com/ |
Newspaper | https://georgiabulletin.org/ |
The Archdiocese of Atlanta is an ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Latin Church within the Catholic Church in the United States, covering the northern half of Georgia.
Churches
Parishes
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The diocese serves over 1,200,000 Catholics through its 102 parishes and 23 Catholic schools. Please use Form:Parish to create parishes. The list of it's parishes can be found at https://www.hbgdiocese.org/.
Establishment
The Archdiocese of Atlanta was established on February 21, 1962, by Pope John XXIII, when the Diocese of Atlanta was elevated to an archdiocese.[1][2]
Geography
The Archdiocese of Atlanta encompasses 69 counties in north and central Georgia, including but not limited to Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, and Cobb counties.[3][4]
Mother Church
The cathedral and mother church of the archdiocese is the **Cathedral of Christ the King**, located in Atlanta, Georgia.[5]
Leadership
The current archbishop is **Gregory John Hartmayer, O.F.M. Conv.**, who was appointed by Pope Francis on March 5, 2020.[6]
Mission and Services
Parishes
The Archdiocese oversees 102 parishes and missions.[7][8]
Catholic Education
There are 18 archdiocesan Catholic schools, focusing on spiritual, intellectual, and moral formation in line with Catholic teachings. The Archdiocese also supports 31 parish preschool programs.[9][10]
Community Outreach
The Archdiocese runs various community programs, including Catholic Charities Atlanta, which provides transformative services to empower families towards self-sufficiency. Ministries include education, legal services, counseling, and support for new Americans and veterans.[11]
Numbers
- Catholic count: 1,200,000 people[12]
- Parish number: 102
- School number: 18
Additional Notes
- The Archdiocese has been noted for its growing and diverse Catholic community, with significant activities involving intercultural ministries and local and national ecumenical initiatives.[13] - Recent posts on social media have highlighted both positive developments, like the opening of a chapel at Atlanta's airport, and criticisms regarding handling of racial issues within the church.[14][15][16] - The Archdiocese announced that it will not host the 2025 Eucharistic Congress due to budget constraints.[17]
References
- ↑ https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/datla.html
- ↑ https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02037a.htm
- ↑ https://archatl.com/offices-and-ministries/archdiocese/
- ↑ https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/datla.html
- ↑ https://ctking.com/
- ↑ https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa-francesco_lettere-apostoliche_20200305_sede-vacante-atlanta.html
- ↑ https://archatl.com/parishes/
- ↑ https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/datla.html
- ↑ https://schools.archatl.com/
- ↑ https://archatl.com/offices-and-ministries/catholic-schools/
- ↑ https://catholiccharitiesatlanta.org/
- ↑ https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/datla.html
- ↑ https://archatl.com/offices-and-ministries/multicultural-ministries/
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Archatl/status/1369324684522524675
- ↑ https://www.ajc.com/news/local/atlanta-archbishop-defends-diversity-initiatives-amid-criticism/EBD66N5M4FGHBP6ZYMH5U5XJ6U/
- ↑ https://www.georgiabulletin.org/news/2020/09/archbishop-hartmayer-responds-to-criticism-on-race/
- ↑ https://georgiabulletin.org/news/2023/10/archdiocese-of-atlanta-will-not-host-2025-eucharistic-congress/