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==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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholic_Archdiocese_of_Atlanta</ref> | 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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholic_Archdiocese_of_Atlanta</ref> | ||
{{Diocese | |||
|Type = Archdiocese | |||
|Country = United States | |||
|AdministrativeSubdivision = Georgia | |||
|Bishop = Gregory John Hartmayer, O.F.M. Conv. | |||
|Website = https://archatl.com/ | |||
|Newspaper = https://georgiabulletin.org/ | |||
}} | |||
The '''Title: 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.<ref>https://archatl.com/</ref> | |||
==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://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/datla.html</ref><ref>https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02037a.htm</ref> | |||
==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> | |||
==Mother Church== | ==Mother Church== | ||
The cathedral and mother church of the archdiocese is the **Cathedral of Christ the King**, located in Atlanta, Georgia.<ref></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== | |||
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== | |||
===Parishes=== | |||
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=== | |||
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=== | |||
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== | |||
* '''Catholic count''': 1,200,000 people<ref>https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/datla.html</ref> | |||
* '''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.<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>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>https://georgiabulletin.org/news/2023/10/archdiocese-of-atlanta-will-not-host-2025-eucharistic-congress/</ref> | |||
==References== | |||
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==Leadership== | ==Leadership== | ||