Holy Name of Jesus Chinese Catholic Mission (Archdiocese of Atlanta)
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Holy Name of Jesus Chinese Mission is in Georgia (United States) and is part of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
It is dedicated to Holy Name of Jesus.
Location
It is located at 5395 Light Circle NW, Norcross, GA 30071.
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[[Category:Archdiocese of Atlanta]]
History
The Holy Name of Jesus Chinese Catholic Mission traces its origins to the Atlanta Chinese Catholic Association (ACCA), which was established in September 1990 by Catholics from Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Initially, the community met for Mass and fellowship every two months at All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody. Over the years, as the community grew, gatherings became more frequent, and by the late 1990s, Mass was held weekly. In 2009, Father Bill Hao became the first priest from the Archdiocese of Atlanta to serve the community regularly. The mission was officially recognized by the Archdiocese in November 2015. In 2016, the community purchased its own church property in Norcross, previously a Baptist church, and celebrated its dedication on November 19, 2017, with over 200 attendees. This marked the establishment of the first Chinese Catholic mission in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.[1][2][3]
Special features
- Heritage and Culture: The mission celebrates its Chinese Catholic heritage, offering services in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of its congregation.
- Liturgical Celebrations: Masses are conducted in multiple languages, fostering inclusivity for the Chinese diaspora in Atlanta.
- Community Building: The mission supports community cohesion through cultural events, language classes, and shared meals, enhancing the cultural identity of the parishioners.
- Architecture: The church building features "Holy Name of Jesus" written in golden Chinese script on the altar, alongside a stained glass window with the Christogram IHS, symbolizing the blending of cultural and religious identity.
Related parishes
- All Saints Catholic Church, Dunwoody, GA
- St. Patrick Catholic Church, Norcross, GA