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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- February 12, 2025VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Pope Francis has urged U.S. Catholics and people of goodwill to not give in to “narratives” that discriminate against and cause unnecessary suffering to migrants and refugees.
- February 10, 2025ROSWELL—The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) led nearly 6,000 Catholic schools nationwide in the celebration of National Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 26–Feb. 1.
- February 8, 2025ATLANTA—University of Notre Dame fans made a pilgrimage to Atlanta for a large service project and Mass before cheering on their team in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
- February 6, 2025Pope Francis opened the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve, ushering in the Jubilee Year of Hope.