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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- April 20, 2024Jesus, in many instances in the Gospels, instructs his listeners to pray. So, whenever we stop what we are doing to pray or begin our day or end our day with prayer, we are following his earnest directive.
- April 18, 2024CUMMING—Pinecrest Academy held a time capsule event Friday, March 22, to celebrate the academy’s 30th anniversary.
- April 16, 2024FAYETTEVILLE—St. Mary’s Academy hosted a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Showcase Thursday, March 21.
- April 14, 2024ATLANTA—The Archdiocese of Atlanta Catholic Schools hired Dr. Tony Bonta to serve as an associate superintendent for the school system.
- April 12, 2024(OSV News)—A new video series featuring several U.S. Catholic bishops, including Atlanta Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., will offer what organizers call a “deep dive into the sacred mysteries of the Mass.”