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The '''Archdiocese of Atlanta''', a [[Latin Rite]] [[Archdiocese]], is an active metropolitan see encompassing 69 counties in northern and central [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] in the [[United States]]. Established as a diocese in 1956 by [[Pope Pius XII]] and elevated to an archdiocese in 1962, it is led by Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer as of 2020. As the center of the [[Province of Atlanta]], it oversees a vibrant Catholic community of over 1.2 million, with 102 parishes and 15 missions. A notable aspect is its National Catholic Conference on Restorative Justice, hosted in 2025, highlighting its commitment to social justice initiatives.[](https://www.facebook.com/archatl/)
{{Diocese
{{Diocese
|Type = Archdiocese
|Type=[[Archdiocese]]
|Country = United States
|Country=[[United States]]
|AdministrativeSubdivision = Georgia
|AdministrativeSubdivision=[[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]
|Bishop = Gregory John Hartmayer, O.F.M. Conv.
|Bishop=Gregory J. Hartmayer
|Website = https://archatl.com/
|Website=https://archatl.com
|Newspaper = https://georgiabulletin.org/
|Newspaper=https://georgiabulletin.org
|CatholicPercentage=12.0
|CatholicElementarySchools=18
|CatholicHighSchools=6
|Deaneries=10
|Priests=200
|FoundingYear=1956
|EndYear=
|PredecessorDiocese=[[Diocese of Savannah]]
|SuccessorDiocese=
|CatholicHospitals=3
|Status=Active
|Rite=[[Latin Rite]]
|EcclesiasticalProvince=[[Province of Atlanta]]
|SuffraganDioceses=[[Diocese of Charleston]], [[Diocese of Savannah]], [[Diocese of Raleigh]], [[Diocese of Charlotte]]
|MetropolitanArchdiocese=
|Rating=3.0
}}
}}
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==
==Establishment==
{| class="wikitable"
The Archdiocese of Atlanta was established as the Diocese of Atlanta on July 2, 1956, by [[Pope Pius XII]], separating 71 counties in northern [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] from the [[Diocese of Savannah]]. It was elevated to an archdiocese on February 10, 1962, becoming the metropolitan see for the [[Province of Atlanta]], which includes [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], [[North Carolina]], and [[South Carolina]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://archatl.com/about/history |title=History |website=Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta |accessdate=2025-06-05}}</ref>[](https://archatl.com/about/history/)[](https://archatl.com/?s=)[](https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/datla.html)
|-
! List
! Links
|-
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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
|
# [[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
|}


== Parishes ==
==History==
{{Diocese map|Diocese=Diocese of Atlanta|Where=Atlanta|zoom=7}}
===Early Years===
{{Add parish to diocese|URL=https://www.hbgdiocese.org/|Catholic count=1,200,000|Parish number=102|School number=23}}
Founded in 1956 under Bishop Francis E. Hyland, the diocese initially served a small Catholic population in a Protestant-dominated region. The elevation to an archdiocese in 1962 under Archbishop Paul J. Hallinan marked its growing importance, with the [[Cathedral of Christ the King (Atlanta)|Cathedral of Christ the King]] as its mother church.<ref name="catholic-hierarchy">{{cite web |url=https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/datla.html |title=Archdiocese of Atlanta |website=Catholic-Hierarchy.org |accessdate=2025-06-05}}</ref>
{{Diocese parish table|Where=Atlanta}}


==Establishment==
===Modern Era===
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>
The archdiocese has seen rapid growth due to migration and economic development in metro [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], reaching approximately 1.2 million Catholics by 2025. It has established 12 parishes and 7 missions since 2010, ordained 71 priests and 172 deacons, and expanded Catholic education significantly.<ref name="diocese-history">{{cite web |url=https://archatl.com/about/history |title=History |website=Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta |accessdate=2025-06-05}}</ref>[](https://archatl.com/about/archbishop-and-bishops/)


==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/offices-and-ministries/archdiocese/</ref><ref>https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/datla.html</ref>
The Archdiocese of Atlanta spans 69 counties in northern and central [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], including:
* [[Banks County, Georgia|Banks County]]
* [[Barrow County, Georgia|Barrow County]]
* [[Bartow County, Georgia|Bartow County]]
* [[Carroll County, Georgia|Carroll County]]
* [[Catoosa County, Georgia|Catoosa County]]
* [[Chattooga County, Georgia|Chattooga County]]
* [[Cherokee County, Georgia|Cherokee County]]
* [[Clarke County, Georgia|Clarke County]]
* [[Clayton County, Georgia|Clayton County]]
* [[Cobb County, Georgia|Cobb County]]
* [[Coweta County, Georgia|Coweta County]]
* [[Dade County, Georgia|Dade County]]
* [[Dawson County, Georgia|Dawson County]]
* [[DeKalb County, Georgia|DeKalb County]]
* [[Douglas County, Georgia|Douglas County]]
* [[Elbert County, Georgia|Elbert County]]
* [[Fannin County, Georgia|Fannin County]]
* [[Fayette County, Georgia|Fayette County]]
* [[Floyd County, Georgia|Floyd County]]
* [[Forsyth County, Georgia|Forsyth County]]
* [[Franklin County, Georgia|Franklin County]]
* [[Fulton County, Georgia|Fulton County]]
* [[Gilmer County, Georgia|Gilmer County]]
* [[Gordon County, Georgia|Gordon County]]
* [[Gwinnett County, Georgia|Gwinnett County]]
* [[Habersham County, Georgia|Habersham County]]
* [[Hall County, Georgia|Hall County]]
* [[Haralson County, Georgia|Haralson County]]
* [[Hart County, Georgia|Hart County]]
* [[Heard County, Georgia|Heard County]]
* [[Henry County, Georgia|Henry County]]
* [[Jackson County, Georgia|Jackson County]]
* [[Jasper County, Georgia|Jasper County]]
* [[Lamar County, Georgia|Lamar County]]
* [[Lincoln County, Georgia|Lincoln County]]
* [[Lumpkin County, Georgia|Lumpkin County]]
* [[Madison County, Georgia|Madison County]]
* [[Meriwether County, Georgia|Meriwether County]]
* [[Murray County, Georgia|Murray County]]
* [[Newton County, Georgia|Newton County]]
* [[Oconee County, Georgia|Oconee County]]
* [[Oglethorpe County, Georgia|Oglethorpe County]]
* [[Paulding County, Georgia|Paulding County]]
* [[Pickens County, Georgia|Pickens County]]
* [[Pike County, Georgia|Pike County]]
* [[Polk County, Georgia|Polk County]]
* [[Rabun County, Georgia|Rabun County]]
* [[Rockdale County, Georgia|Rockdale County]]
* [[Spalding County, Georgia|Spalding County]]
* [[Stephens County, Georgia|Stephens County]]
* [[Towns County, Georgia|Towns County]]
* [[Troup County, Georgia|Troup County]]
* [[Union County, Georgia|Union County]]
* [[Upson County, Georgia|Upson County]]
* [[Walker County, Georgia|Walker County]]
* [[Walton County, Georgia|Walton County]]
* [[White County, Georgia|White County]]
* [[Whitfield County, Georgia|Whitfield County]]
* [[Wilkes County, Georgia|Wilkes County]]
* [[Butts County, Georgia|Butts County]]
* [[Monroe County, Georgia|Monroe County]]
* [[Morgan County, Georgia|Morgan County]]
* [[Putnam County, Georgia|Putnam County]]
* [[Greene County, Georgia|Greene County]]
* [[Talbot County, Georgia|Talbot County]]
* [[Harris County, Georgia|Harris County]]
* [[Muscogee County, Georgia|Muscogee County]]
* [[Chattanooga County, Georgia|Chattanooga County]]
It is the metropolitan see of the [[Province of Atlanta]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://archatl.com/parishes |title=Find a Parish |website=Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta |accessdate=2025-06-05}}</ref>[](https://archatl.com/parishes/find-a-parish/)


==Mother Church==
==Mother Church==
The cathedral and mother church of the archdiocese is the **Cathedral of Christ the King**, located in Atlanta, Georgia.<ref>https://ctking.com/</ref>
[[Cathedral of Christ the King (Atlanta)|Cathedral of Christ the King]] in [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], a [[Gothic Revival architecture|Gothic Revival]] structure dedicated in 1939, serves as the archdiocese’s mother church. It is a prominent spiritual and cultural center, hosting major liturgical events.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cathedralctk.com/history |title=Cathedral History |website=Cathedral of Christ the King |accessdate=2025-06-05}}</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>https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa-francesco_lettere-apostoliche_20200305_sede-vacante-atlanta.html</ref>
===Current Bishop===
Gregory J. Hartmayer has served as archbishop since May 6, 2020. A [[Franciscan Friars|Conventual Franciscan]], he focuses on education and restorative justice initiatives.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://archatl.com/archbishop-and-bishops |title=Archbishop and Bishops |website=Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta |accessdate=2025-06-05}}</ref>[](https://archatl.com/about/archbishop-and-bishops/)
 
===Auxiliary Bishops===
* Bernard E. Shlesinger III, appointed July 19, 2017, oversees vocations and seminarian formation.
* Joel M. Konzen, appointed April 3, 2018, focuses on education and administration.
* John N. Tran, appointed January 25, 2022, supports multicultural ministries.<ref name="catholic-hierarchy" />
 
===Past Bishops===
{| class="wikitable"
! Name
! Tenure
! Notes
|-
| Francis E. Hyland
| 1956–1961
| First bishop; retired.
|-
| Paul J. Hallinan
| 1962–1968
| First archbishop; died in office.
|-
| Thomas A. Donnellan
| 1968–1987
| Died in office.
|-
| Eugene A. Marino
| 1988–1990
| Resigned.
|-
| James P. Lyke
| 1991–1993
| Died in office.
|-
| John F. Donoghue
| 1993–2004
| Retired.
|-
| Wilton D. Gregory
| 2005–2019
| Transferred to [[Archdiocese of Washington]].
|}<ref name="catholic-hierarchy" />
 
==Theological and Cultural Orientation==
The Archdiocese of Atlanta maintains a balanced approach (rating: 3.0). It offers occasional [[Latin Mass]]es in select parishes (rating: 3), promotes both traditional teachings like pro-life advocacy and progressive outreach such as immigration and restorative justice programs (rating: 3), and is led by Archbishop Hartmayer, who takes a neutral stance emphasizing unity (rating: 3).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://archatl.com/about |title=About Us |website=Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta |accessdate=2025-06-05}}</ref>[](https://www.facebook.com/archatl/)
 
==Statistics==
The archdiocese covers 21,445 square miles (55,542 km²), serves approximately 1,200,000 registered Catholics across 102 parishes and 15 missions, and has a total population of about 10,000,000.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://archatl.com/about/statistics |title=Archdiocesan Statistics |website=Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta |accessdate=2025-06-05}}</ref>[](https://archatl.com/about/archbishop-and-bishops/)
 
==Religious Communities==
===Jesuits===
The [[Jesuits]] operate schools and support parish ministries. Address: 3130 Pharr Rd NE, [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], GA 30305. [https://jesuits.org Jesuits]<ref name="religious-communities">{{cite web |url=https://archatl.com/offices/religious-communities |title=Religious Communities |website=Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta |accessdate=2025-06-05}}</ref>


==Mission and Services==
===Sisters of Mercy===
The [[Sisters of Mercy]] manage healthcare and educational programs. Address: 1450 Meriwether St NW, [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], GA 30310. [https://sistersofmercy.org Sisters of Mercy]<ref name="religious-communities" />


===Parishes===
==Parishes==
The Archdiocese oversees 102 parishes and missions.<ref>https://archatl.com/parishes/</ref><ref>https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/datla.html</ref>
{{Main|List of parishes in Archdiocese of Atlanta}}
{{Diocese map|Diocese=Archdiocese of Atlanta|Where=Atlanta}}
The Archdiocese of Atlanta serves 102 parishes and 15 missions across 10 deaneries, covering northern and central [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. It includes diverse parishes with Spanish, Vietnamese, and Korean-language Masses.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://archatl.com/parishes |title=Find a Parish |website=Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta |accessdate=2025-06-05}}</ref>[](https://archatl.com/parishes/find-a-parish/)


==Mission and Services==
===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>https://schools.archatl.com/</ref><ref>https://archatl.com/offices-and-ministries/catholic-schools/</ref>
The archdiocese manages 24 schools:
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! School Name
! City
! Type
! Website
|-
| Blessed Trinity Catholic High School
| [[Roswell, Georgia|Roswell]]
| High School
| [https://www.btcatholic.org Blessed Trinity]
|-
| Christ the King School
| [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]]
| Elementary
| [https://www.ctkschool.org Christ the King]
|-
| Holy Redeemer Catholic School
| [[Johns Creek, Georgia|Johns Creek]]
| Elementary
| [https://www.hrschool.org Holy Redeemer]
|-
| Holy Spirit Preparatory School
| [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]]
| High School
| [https://www.holyspiritprep.org Holy Spirit]
|-
| Immaculate Heart of Mary School
| [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]]
| Elementary
| [https://www.ihmschool.org Immaculate Heart]
|-
| Marist School
| [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]]
| High School
| [https://www.marist.com Marist]
|-
| Notre Dame Academy
| [[Duluth, Georgia|Duluth]]
| Elementary
| [https://www.ndacademy.org Notre Dame]
|-
| Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School
| [[Fayetteville, Georgia|Fayetteville]]
| High School
| [https://www.mercycatholic.org Our Lady of Mercy]
|-
| Our Lady of the Assumption School
| [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]]
| Elementary
| [https://www.olaschool.org Our Lady of the Assumption]
|-
| Queen of Angels Catholic School
| [[Roswell, Georgia|Roswell]]
| Elementary
| [https://www.qaschool.org Queen of Angels]
|-
| St. Benedict Catholic School
| [[Johns Creek, Georgia|Johns Creek]]
| Elementary
| [https://www.stbenedictschool.org St. Benedict]
|-
| St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School
| [[Kennesaw, Georgia|Kennesaw]]
| Elementary
| [https://www.scschool.org St. Catherine]
|-
| St. John Neumann Regional Catholic School
| [[Lilburn, Georgia|Lilburn]]
| Elementary
| [https://www.sjnrcs.org St. John Neumann]
|-
| St. John the Evangelist School
| [[Hapeville, Georgia|Hapeville]]
| Elementary
| [https://www.sjeschool.org St. John the Evangelist]
|-
| St. Joseph Catholic School
| [[Marietta, Georgia|Marietta]]
| Elementary
| [https://www.sjschool.org St. Joseph]
|-
| St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School
| [[Sandy Springs, Georgia|Sandy Springs]]
| Elementary
| [https://www.saintjude.net St. Jude]
|-
| St. Mary’s Academy
| [[Fayetteville, Georgia|Fayetteville]]
| Elementary
| [https://www.stmarysschoolga.org St. Mary’s]
|-
| St. Peter Claver Regional School
| [[Decatur, Georgia|Decatur]]
| Elementary
| [https://www.spcschool.org St. Peter Claver]
|-
| St. Pius X Catholic High School
| [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]]
| High School
| [https://www.spx.org St. Pius X]
|-
| St. Thomas More School
| [[Decatur, Georgia|Decatur]]
| Elementary
| [https://www.stmschool.org St. Thomas More]
|-
| Transfiguration Catholic School
| [[Marietta, Georgia|Marietta]]
| Elementary
| [https://www.transfigurationschool.org Transfiguration]
|-
| Pinecrest Academy
| [[Cumming, Georgia|Cumming]]
| Elementary
| [https://www.pinecrestacademy.org Pinecrest]
|-
| St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic School
| [[Cumming, Georgia|Cumming]]
| Elementary
| [https://www.stbrendanschool.org St. Brendan]
|-
| Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School
| [[Athens, Georgia|Athens]]
| High School
| [https://www.mdchs.org Monsignor Donovan]
|}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://archatl.com/schools |title=Catholic Schools |website=Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta |accessdate=2025-06-05}}</ref>[](https://archatl.com/offices/catholic-schools/message-from-the-archbishop/)


===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>https://catholiccharitiesatlanta.org/</ref>
[[Catholic Charities]] of the Archdiocese of Atlanta provides immigration services, refugee resettlement, and food assistance, serving over 40,000 people annually.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://catholiccharitiesatlanta.org |title=Our Services |website=Catholic Charities Atlanta |accessdate=2025-06-05}}</ref>
 
==Notable Events or Figures==
* In September 2025, the archdiocese hosted the National Catholic Conference on Restorative Justice at [[Emory University]], promoting healing and reconciliation.
* Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, who served from 2005 to 2019, was the first African-American cardinal in the U.S., appointed in 2020.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://georgiabulletin.org/news/2025/09/restorative-justice-conference |title=Restorative Justice Conference |website=Georgia Bulletin |accessdate=2025-06-05}}</ref>[](https://www.facebook.com/archatl/)


==Numbers==
==References==
* '''Catholic count''': 1,200,000 people<ref>https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/datla.html</ref>
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* '''Parish number''': 102
* '''School number''': 18


==Additional Notes==
==External Links==
- 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>
* [https://archatl.com Official website]
- 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>
* [https://georgiabulletin.org Georgia Bulletin]
- 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>
* [https://cathedralctk.com Cathedral of Christ the King]
* [https://catholiccharitiesatlanta.org Catholic Charities Atlanta]


==References==
[[Category:Catholic dioceses in the United States]]
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[[Category:Archdioceses]]
[[Category:Dioceses established in 1956]]
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