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The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta  

Main Celebrant

Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory, S.L.D.

Archbishop-Designate, Archdiocese of Atlanta

  • Ordained a Priest for the Archdiocese of Chicago on
    May 9, 1973
  • Ordained Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago, December 13, 1983
  • Appointed Bishop of Belleville, Illinois on December 29, 1993
  • Installed Seventh Bishop of Belleville, Illinois on February 10, 1994
  • Appointed Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta on December 9, 2004
  • To be installed as Sixth Archbishop of Atlanta on January 17, 2005

The staff of the Office for Black Catholic Ministry and its many parish volunteers extends to you, Archbishop-Designate Wilton D. Gregory, our congratulations on the occasion of your appointment as the next Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

We offer you our prayers and support for a successful ministry.



2005 MLK Celebration Weekend
rooted in LOVE • grounded in PEACE • united in JUSTICE
The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception • 48 MLK Jr. Drive