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.
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- October 25, 2024I am also asking, however, that you remember that ‘they will know we are Christians by our love.’ I continue to ask for prayer. I wholeheartedly condemn any threats, violence or dangerous behavior against anyone involved with this event or the location where it is set to be held. We must respond as Jesus would, with a love stronger than hate or violence.
- October 18, 2024ATLANTA—The bishops of the Archdiocese of Atlanta will celebrate the annual memorial Mass for deceased bishops, priests and deacons at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, at Arlington Memorial Park.
- October 14, 2024ATHENS—Matthew 28 says to go make disciples of all nations. Five students at the University of Georgia are acting on that mission with their small business, Classic City Catholic.
- October 12, 2024ATLANTA—As Tropical Storm Helene moved north from Florida, it downed trees, flooded neighborhoods and left communities dealing with destruction, power loss and lack of water.
