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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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Another busy year ends for Supreme Court with all eyes on next term

July 20, 2018
WASHINGTON (CNS)—“That’s a wrap” could have been said late morning June 27 at the U.S. Supreme Court after the court issued its last two decisions of the term.
Former director bids farewell as new director of vocations takes over for archdiocese

July 17, 2018
ATLANTA—As the Catholic community in Atlanta grows to reflect the global church with worshippers praying in their native languages…
Sister with vocation as hermit will be Magnificat speaker

July 13, 2018
ATLANTA—The speaker at the Magnificat meal for women on Saturday, Aug. 4, has a unique vocation in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
Archbishop names Savannah native to fill stewardship role

July 10, 2018
ATLANTA—Savannah native Christopher “Kit” Parker is the new executive director of stewardship and development for the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
‘Laudato Si’ Three Years Later: The US Response

July 6, 2018
In the three years since Pope Francis issued his environmental epistle Laudato Si (Care for Our Common Home), many Catholics have responded in a way that may be unparalleled for a papal encyclical.
Spring was a season of state championships for Catholic schools

July 3, 2018
ATLANTA—Archdiocesan and independent Catholic high schools captured individual and team state championships this spring in sports like lacrosse, soccer and track and field.

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Inspiration from "Gaudete et Exsultate" by @Pontifex . #SummerSaints #Catholic #GaudeteetExsultate #holiness https://t.co/RqUtE2WbZA 56 minutes ago
In case you missed it, check out the Ordination Mass for Bishop Konzen! https://t.co/PUKhTFa1J9 14 hours ago
Happy Feast Day St. Mary Magdalene! Shout out to our parish in Newnan! ¡Que viva! #Saints #FeastDay Catholic https://t.co/GajaUqgfgO 19 hours ago
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