Archdiocese of Atlanta
| Archdiocese of Atlanta | |
|---|---|
| Type | Archdiocese |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Georgia |
| Bishop | Gregory John Hartmayer, O.F.M. Conv. |
| Website | archatl.com |
| Newspaper | 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.
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.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have contentCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content[](https://archatl.com/)[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholic_Archdiocese_of_Atlanta)
Geography
The Archdiocese of Atlanta encompasses 69 counties in north and central Georgia, including but not limited to Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, and Cobb counties.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have contentCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content[](https://archatl.com/)[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholic_Archdiocese_of_Atlanta)
Mother Church
The cathedral and mother church of the archdiocese is the **Cathedral of Christ the King**, located in Atlanta, Georgia.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholic_Archdiocese_of_Atlanta)
Leadership
The current archbishop is **Gregory John Hartmayer, O.F.M. Conv.**, who was appointed by Pope Francis on March 5, 2020.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content[](https://archatl.com/about/archbishop-and-bishops/)
Mission and Services
Parishes
The Archdiocese oversees 102 parishes and missions.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have contentCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content[](https://archatl.com/)[](https://archatl.com/about/about-the-archdiocese-of-atlanta/)
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.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have contentCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content[](https://archatl.com/about/about-the-archdiocese-of-atlanta/)[](https://www.qaschool.org/engage/archdiocese-of-atlanta.cfm)
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.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content[](https://catholiccharitiesatlanta.org/)
Numbers
- Catholic count: 1,200,000 peopleCite error: Invalid
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- 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.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content[](https://archatl.com/about/archbishop-and-bishops/)
- 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.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have contentCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have contentCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content[](https://x.com/cnalive/status/1625969448502034433)[](https://x.com/PadreInAtlanta/status/1641153365211004954)[](https://x.com/PadreInAtlanta/status/1583541766677966848)
- The Archdiocese announced that it will not host the 2025 Eucharistic Congress due to budget constraints.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content[](https://georgiabulletin.org/)