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.
News & Headlines
- August 14, 2025ATLANTA—The 2025-26 school year ushers in these new leaders at archdiocesan elementary and high schools.
- August 12, 2025ATLANTA—For decades, Catholic Charities Atlanta (CCA) has helped thousands of refugees rebuild their lives in Georgia.
- August 10, 2025Every year on the fourth Sunday of July, the Catholic Church celebrates the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly to highlight the important role they play in their own families and society.
- August 8, 2025ATLANTA—Nearly 100 deacons, their wives and Catholic leaders across the country gathered in Atlanta for the National Conference for Hispanic Deacons (Asociación Nacional de Diáconos Hispanos, ANDH), on July 24.
