Ministries

Atlanta

Overcoming obstacles in young adult ministry

This fall, the Office of Formation and Discipleship collaborated with The Georgia Bulletin on a survey for young adults in the Atlanta Archdiocese. Of the more than 700 young adults who participated, 83% attend Mass 3-5 times per month and nearly 65% are involved in parish life including and outside of young adult ministry.

• Fifth annual #iGiveCatholic campaign December 3

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published November 14, 2019

  Some 100 churches, schools and nonprofits in the Archdiocese of Atlanta are participating in the fifth annual #iGiveCatholic campaign. The 24-hour appeal on Dec. 3 allows the faithful to support special needs in their backyards as the season of Advent begins.

• Atlanta hosts Provincial Encuentro for Hispanic leaders

  

  By IMELDA RICHARD, Special to the Bulletin
  Published October 31, 2019

  The Atlanta Provincial Encuentro was Oct. 19 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. About 150 people representing the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Dioceses of Savannah, Raleigh, Charleston and Charlotte gathered for a day of work, fellowship and worship.

• Lyke House celebrates founding priest and 20 years

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 31, 2019

  Song, dance and praise filled the Lyke House during the Dedication Mass to celebrate the building’s 20th anniversary and founder, Msgr. Edward B. Branch, on Sunday, Oct. 20.