The Archdiocese of Atlanta was elevated on February 21, 1962, from the Diocese of Atlanta which was established on July 2, 1956. The archdiocese encompasses 21,445 square miles and comprises 69 counties in north and central Georgia.
News & Headlines
- May 17, 2024GREENSBORO—Peter Faletti, former director of planning and research for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, lives his retirement in Greensboro where he attends Mass, grabs a bite at a lake tavern and plays melodies on the piano.
- May 15, 2024SMYRNA–Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., of Atlanta, is pleased to convey the following official announcements regarding priestly ministry in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, effective July 1, 2024, unless otherwise noted.
- May 13, 2024ATLANTA—The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia announces that Sunday, May 19, is Endowment Sunday, offering parishioners across the Archdiocese of Atlanta the opportunity to learn how to support their parish or school’s endowment fund.
- May 7, 2024ATLANTA—Andy Harlin, a high school baseball hall of famer coach, earned his 700th win at the home diamond of the St. Pius Golden Lions baseball team in mid-April.
- May 5, 2024ATLANTA—Leaders at St. Vincent de Paul Georgia are mounting a new push to ease the burden on the ministry volunteers who respond to crisis phone calls, visit people in their homes and provide emergency assistance as requests for help escalate.
