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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.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/archatl/</ref>

==Establishment==

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><ref>https://archatl.com/about/history/</ref><ref>https://archatl.com/?s=)[](https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/datla.html</ref>