YOUNG CATHOLIC PROFESSIONALS:

Young Catholic Professionals (YCP), a fast growing non-profit organization, has chapters in Atlanta and nearly 30 cities across the country and internationally. YCP was founded in 2010 by a young entrepreneur with a mission to "Work in Witness for Christ." YCP forms tomorrow’s leaders to step forward in their communities and workplaces. Volunteers are the backbone of a YCP chapter. They deploy financial resources, network with high-level executives and rally a diverse set of skills to achieve challenging goals and bring young adults to Christ through exceptional programming. If interested, please reach out to YCP Atlanta President to learn more about the group and open positions. Contact: mariela.cruz@ycpatlanta.org.

Posted: May 16th, 2023

JORNADA DE LAS ESCRITURAS: Lunes; 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Holy Cross Church, 3773 Chamblee Tucker Road, Atlanta. La Iglesia de la Santa Cruz tendrá clases de “Introducción a la Biblia”. ¡Aprende el porqué y el cuándo de la Biblia! (Por favor, trae tu Biblia contigo a las clases.) Contacto: Father Jose Guadalupe, 770-939-3501.   Posted: February 16th, 2025

LA DEVOCIÓN AL SAGRADO CORAZÓN: Primer viernes de cada mes; 6 p.m.; La Iglesia Católica Holy Trinity, 101 Walt Banks Road, Peachtree City. La Iglesia Católica Holy Trinity organizará una Vigilia al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús recurrente en español el primer viernes de cada mes. Para más información, visite htptc.com/sagradocorazondejesus.  Posted: February 16th, 2025

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m.; St. Ann Church, 4905 Roswell Rd, Marietta. This drop-in group is open to anyone who has lost a loved one or friend. Contact: Linda for more information at lwalshrn@st-ann.org or 770-552-6400.  Posted: August 14th, 2023

CATHOLIC AND JEWISH COMMUNITIES EXPLORING THE BIBLE TOGETHER: CATHOLIC AND JEWISH COMMUNITIES EXPLORING THE BIBLE TOGETHER: Mon, Nov. 17; St. Ann Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. Join the parish as the community explores passages from the Bible through the lenses of different faith traditions. Led by Rabbi Slomovitz and Father Lamartine, each session will include a reading of Scripture, followed by thoughtful explanations from both the Jewish and Catholic perspectives. Together, all will engage in respectful, nonjudgmental dialogue that honors our differences while celebrating shared values. The goal of this group is to foster friendship between the communities, promote mutual understanding and to remind that people of different faiths are often more alike than different. Contact: Stephanie Holden at sholden@st-ann.org for details.  Posted: October 26th, 2025

COURAGE AND ENCOURAGE: Courage is a spiritual fellowship group for men and women who experience same-sex attraction. Through discussion, prayer and chaste friendship, Courage members strengthen each other to joyfully live the authentic teachings of the Catholic Church. EnCourage provides support for families and friends of people with same-sex attraction and/or gender dysphoria. In many cases, their loved ones identify as LGBT and no longer practice the faith. Meetings occur monthly in Atlanta. Interested in joining? Email courageatlanta@gmail.com or call 803-686-3211.  Posted: April 24th, 2024

EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES DISPLAY:  With Carlo Acutis, the creator of the Eucharistic Miracles display, being canonized on Sep. 7, this fall would be a great time to bring the display to your parish or school. The exhibit is made available by Mary Our Mother Foundation with panels in English and Spanish. The display has impacted many people, helping to strengthen and confirm people’s faith in our Lord’s real presence in the Eucharist. If you are interested in hosting the display, please contact Mary Our Mother Foundation from their website at maryourmother.org.    Posted: August 6th, 2025

FORTUNATE AND FAITHFUL FAMILIES: Since 2013 this ministry has served Catholic parents and families striving to love and embrace their LGBT children. Every person is a beloved child of God, and our goal is to encourage education, encounter, support and community so that no one feels excluded or unloved due to their sexual orientation. The group welcomes all who are striving to deepen family relationships as well as faith and trust in God. Contact: fortunatefaithfulfamilies.org or fortunatefaithfulfamilies@gmail.com for information.     Posted: May 6th, 2024

INVOCATION OF THE HOLY TRINITY: Nov. 14-16. The Paraclete Community will present the Invocation of the Holy Trinity in Conyers. Join the group for three powerful days of spiritual awakening. The special guest will be Serge Ngadjui, who has served the Catholic Church faithfully since 1993 through the Catholic Charismatic Renewal movement. He is the founder of The Paraclete, an international Catholic community focused on evangelization, praise and compassion. Day one will focus on seeking the Lord and his strength, followed by programs on experiencing the Holy Spirit and exploring the roots of inner wounds. Suggested donation for the event is $50. For information on the location and to RSVP, email leparaclet2004@gmail.com or call 571-447-2314 Posted: October 3rd, 2025

LOVE STORIES—AN EVENING ON MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIP: Fri, Nov. 14; 6:30-9 p.m.; St. Thomas More Church, 636 W Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. Join this special gathering designed for young adults exploring questions about love, commitment and the sacrament of marriage. Whether you're single, dating or engaged, this evening will offer insights into the beauty of marriage through Catholic teaching, real-life witness from a married couple and practical wisdom from a relationship expert. Come for meaningful conversation, good company and the chance to connect with other young adults in the parish community who are on similar journeys of faith and discernment. Refreshments and time for fellowship provided. To RSVP: stmgaparish.org/adultfaith.  Posted: October 26th, 2025

MADE FOR MORE CONFERENCE: Sat, Nov. 22; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Chancery of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, 2401 Lake Park Drive, SE, Smyrna. Join this daylong conference on faith, identity and witness, including men and women with an experience of same-sex attractions who are faithfully and joyfully living the call to chastity within the Catholic Church. Discover your goodness. Receive healing and truth rooted in Christ’s love. The conference is sponsored by Courage and EnCourage of Atlanta, featuring keynote speaker and author Kim Zember, Father John Johnson of St. Joseph Church in Macon and Sam Kerlin, leader of the Courage Apostolate in Macon. Father Mark White, chaplain of Courage and EnCourage, will offer Mass for conference participants. Cost: $30. To register: tiny.cc/made4more.    Posted: September 27th, 2025

MOURNING GLORY PODCAST: Jennifer Thomas, parishioner of Prince of Peace Church in Flowery Branch, co-hosts the podcast, “Mourning Glory.” The mission is to help others navigate grief from a Catholic perspective. Andrea Bear is her co-host. A Catholic therapist who leads GriefShare in Stockton, California is a resource for the group. Find the podcast at www.mourningglorypodcast.com. Contact: for details, email mourningglorypodcast@gmail.com.   Posted: October 25th, 2023

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 9-8-8 is the direct line to trained National Suicide Prevention Lifeline counselors for those seeking help in a mental health crisis. Please reach out if you or your loved one is in need. Contact: Maggie Rousseau, director of the Disabilities Ministry, at mrousseau@archatl.com, for other resources. Posted: August 4th, 2022

RACE RELATIONS DIALOGUE: Second Thursdays of the month; 7 p.m.; First floor meeting room of Emblem Alpharetta Apartments, 1000 Fanfare Way, Alpharetta. A live or video program is presented, followed by small and large group discussion. Visit racerelationsdialogue.org for more information. Contact: John Dearie at 770-587-1563.     Posted: April 24th, 2024

RETROUVAILLE: Is your marriage going down the right road or is it a little off track?  Life can be difficult, and so can the challenges you face in marriage. Does the distance between you seem wide? Are you already separated? Looking for a better way? Retrouvaille can help and offers hope for a better relationship. Retrouvaille is a peer ministry of volunteer couples that can help you learn the tools of healthy communication, build intimacy and heal, just as they have done in their own marriages. Retrouvaille is Christian-based, and Catholic in origin, but welcomes couples of all faiths as well as non-religious couples. Retrouvaille can help get your relationship back on track. For more information about an upcoming Retrouvaille Weekend program, call 404-644-3253 or visit our website: HelpOurMarriage.org. Posted: April 24th, 2024

SERRA CLUB MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: The Serra Club of Atlanta is seeking new members to join in providing prayer and encouragement for vocations to the priesthood and religious life in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Special programs such as speaker luncheons, clergy day of recreation, sister appreciation Mass and dinner and the seminarian convocation allow us an opportunity to demonstrate appreciation and support for those whom God has called to the ministry, while answering the call of God to personal holiness in our own vocations. If you love Atlanta's clergy, please considering joining the group for a future event. For more information: https://serraatlanta.org/. Contact: Leigh Gant, 678-571-0688 or atlgants@comcast.net, or Hal Lamb, 404-502-1323 or hallamb@aol.com.  Posted: June 21st, 2025

SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP: Mondays, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15; 7 p.m.; St. John Vianney Church, 1920 Skyview Drive, Lithia Springs. Special Needs Support Group is a new and growing ministry at the church. Meetings welcome individuals and families who love and care for someone with special needs. The meetings offer information and support to families and parents. Childcare is provided. Meetings are bilingual (English and Spanish) and cover many helpful subjects. Topics have included: after high school care, IEPs, newly diagnosed individuals, school system support, wills and trusts and Mass with special needs little ones. A theme is offered to start the meeting, and the conversation shifts to a question-and-answer session with a professional presenter on the agenda each night. The knowledge and support of fellow parents is invaluable. St. John Vianney offers a safe and accepting space to talk about hard things. All are welcome to attend. Contact: Contact: Amanda Wallace, 678-981-5230 or awallace@sjvpar.net and Reyna Ochoa, reynaochoa@yahoo.com for help in Spanish.     Posted: July 18th, 2025

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Nov. 7-9 is the remaining date for the 2025 Marriage Encounter weekends. Spring Hill Suites Marriott, Roswell. Married couples at all stages of life can benefit from a weekend away that will take already good marriages and help shape them into lifetime love affairs. The weekend allows couples to really talk with one another and be alone together without all the distractions of daily life. A Marriage Encounter weekend is an experience that will help you to make time for each other, to communicate more effectively and to rekindle that spark in your marriage. You can once again experience that special closeness and joy that will light up your life. Contact: 678-242-WWME (9963)  and WWME.org. Weekends are also presented in Spanish. For information on Spanish-language weekends, call Carlos and Chela Valdes 678-887-2953 and Jose and Blanca Villatoro 404 302-5683. Posted: June 26th, 2024

YOUNG CATHOLIC PROFESSIONALS:

Young Catholic Professionals (YCP), a fast growing non-profit organization, has chapters in Atlanta and nearly 30 cities across the country and internationally. YCP was founded in 2010 by a young entrepreneur with a mission to "Work in Witness for Christ." YCP forms tomorrow’s leaders to step forward in their communities and workplaces. Volunteers are the backbone of a YCP chapter. They deploy financial resources, network with high-level executives and rally a diverse set of skills to achieve challenging goals and bring young adults to Christ through exceptional programming. If interested, please reach out to YCP Atlanta President to learn more about the group and open positions. Contact: mariela.cruz@ycpatlanta.org.

Posted: May 16th, 2023

REGNUM CHRISTI MEN & WOMEN RETREATS: Carmel Retreat Center, 415 Old Collins Road, Hoschton. Escape the busyness of daily life and spend a weekend with God at the Carmel Retreat Center. Modeled after the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, the retreats are designed to deepen your relationship with Christ and align life with his plan. Two-, three- and five-day retreats are available. Each retreat fosters a deeper knowledge of Christ through Scripture and offers practical tools for living a Christ-centered life. For dates, costs, and online registration visit: rcatlanta.org/rc-atlanta-events.  Posted: February 16th, 2025

REGNUM CHRISTI MEN’S RETREATS: Fourth Monday of each month; 6 p.m.; Holy Spirit Church, 4465 Northside Drive NW, Atlanta. Strengthen your commitment to Christ and grow in virtue at the Men’s Monthly Retreats. These evenings are designed to challenge and inspire men to live a virtuous life and deepen their faith. Included in the retreat are adoration, reflection, Mass, opportunities for confession, fellowship and a meal. Open to all men. Take this opportunity to grow spiritually and connect with like-minded individuals. For more information: https://rcatlanta.org/men-retreats.  Posted: February 16th, 2025

REGNUM CHRISTI WOMEN’S RETREATS: Monthly (see parish calendar for exact dates); 8 a.m.; Holy Spirit Church, 4465 Northside Drive NW, Atlanta. Nourish your soul and grow in faith with the Women’s Monthly Retreats. These gatherings provide tools to help women deepen their relationship with Christ and live as witnesses of the Gospel. Included in the retreat are Mass, directed meditations, reflection, opportunities for reconciliation and a light breakfast. Open to all women. Join us to reflect, connect, and be renewed in Christ. For more information: rcatlanta.org/women-retreats.  Posted: February 16th, 2025

REGNUM CHRISTI’S MONTHLY WOMEN’S RETREATS: Second Saturdays of each month; 8 a.m.; St. Brendan the Navigator Church, 4633 Shiloh Road, Cumming. Nourish your soul and grow in faith with the monthly retreats. These gatherings provide tools to help women deepen their relationship with Christ and live as witnesses of the Gospel. Open to all women. Join us to reflect, connect and be renewed in Christ. For more information: rcatlanta.org/women-retreats.  Posted: February 16th, 2025

SUFFERING LOVE RETREAT: April 25-27; Retreat House Monastery of the Holy Spirit, 2625 Highway 212 SW, Conyers. Sisters Faustina, Therese de Lisieux and Elizabeth of the Trinity teach us how to allow God to transform sufferings into precious gifts that bring healing to us and others. Call the retreat house at 770-760-0959.  Posted: February 16th, 2025

VETERANS RETREAT: Nov. 14-16; Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, Sandy Springs. Directed by Father Jim Conroy, SJ, a US Army veteran. Ignatius House invites all who serve or have served in the Armed Forces—active duty, reservists and veterans—to step away from daily demands and enter a sacred space of rest and renewal. This retreat weaves together Ignatian prayer, silence and reflection with the unique experiences of military life. In a setting of peace and natural beauty, participants are invited to encounter God’s presence in every season of life—including those marked by trauma, guilt or loss—and to discover anew God’s healing grace. Retreatants will find time for prayer, guided talks, personal reflection and rest. To learn more, visit ignatiushouse.org/calendar or call 404-255-0503.  Posted: September 28th, 2025

ST. NICHOLAS PHOTO EXPERIENCE AND MARKET: Sat, Dec. 13; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Mary Our Queen Church, 6260 The Corners Parkway NW, Peachtree Corners. Everyone is invited to shop merchants and support fundraising drives, enjoy treats and coloring for children of all ages. Come meet St. Nicholas and reserve a photo session with the legendary saint of generosity. For more information, visit: maryourqueen.com/stnicholas.    Posted: September 27th, 2025

YOUNG CATHOLIC PROFESSIONALS:

Young Catholic Professionals (YCP), a fast growing non-profit organization, has chapters in Atlanta and nearly 30 cities across the country and internationally. YCP was founded in 2010 by a young entrepreneur with a mission to "Work in Witness for Christ." YCP forms tomorrow’s leaders to step forward in their communities and workplaces. Volunteers are the backbone of a YCP chapter. They deploy financial resources, network with high-level executives and rally a diverse set of skills to achieve challenging goals and bring young adults to Christ through exceptional programming. If interested, please reach out to YCP Atlanta President to learn more about the group and open positions. Contact: mariela.cruz@ycpatlanta.org.

Posted: May 16th, 2023

FRIDAY HOLY MASS: Every first Friday of the month, 7 p.m. Holy Name of Jesus Chinese Mission, 5395 Light Cir NW, Norcross. All are welcome to join this Holy Mass celebrated in English as part of the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.    Posted: September 10th, 2025

ADORATION FOR VOCATIONS: Thurs, Aug. 21; 7:30 p.m.; St. Brendan the Navigator Church, 4633 Shiloh Road, Cumming. Every third Thursday of the month, St. Brendan the Navigator Church will hold a holy hour of adoration for vocations.  Posted: August 6th, 2025

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sundays, 6-10 p.m.; SOLT Georgia Mission, 110 Aspen Drive, Covington. All are welcome to come adore our eucharistic Lord seven days a week. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament has been ongoing since 2021. Jesus awaits your visit. Contact: Sylvia Villarreal, 404-644-2175. Contact: Kathy Collart 770-833-4284 to fill an open holy hour slot.  Posted: September 10th, 2025

HIS HOLY FACE PRAYER GROUP: First Saturday of the month after 9 a.m. Mass; Christ The Redeemer, 991 Kilough Church Rd., Dawsonville. His Holy Face is more than a devotion, it is a spirituality of atonement and request from the Lord to help save our hurting world, by praying for the conversion of sinners and help make reparation for the blasphemies and insults the Lord continues to endure today. Attendees will gather and pray together. Contact: Keri Allen, Info@ProclaimMyWord.org or 404-281-5741.  Posted: July 19th, 2024

INVOCATION OF THE HOLY TRINITY: Nov. 14-16. The Paraclete Community will present the Invocation of the Holy Trinity in Conyers. Join the group for three powerful days of spiritual awakening. The special guest will be Serge Ngadjui, who has served the Catholic Church faithfully since 1993 through the Catholic Charismatic Renewal movement. He is the founder of The Paraclete, an international Catholic community focused on evangelization, praise and compassion. Day one will focus on seeking the Lord and his strength, followed by programs on experiencing the Holy Spirit and exploring the roots of inner wounds. Suggested donation for the event is $50. For information on the location and to RSVP, email leparaclet2004@gmail.com or call 571-447-2314 Posted: October 3rd, 2025

LADIES’ ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT: Sat, Dec. 6; 5:30-8 p.m.; Prince of Peace, 6439 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch. Join the Advent by Candlelight Charity Fundraiser for women hosted by the Prince of Peace Columbiettes. Prince of Peace parishioner Jennifer Thomas will be the guest speaker talking about "Hope for the Journey" to kick off the season. It's an evening of fellowship, friendship and fun. The night will include a catered dinner buffet and dessert. The charity fundraising activities will include a 50/50 raffle and silent auction gift baskets. Admission tickets are $25 each and will be on sale through Nov. 21. Purchase of eight tickets, in a single transaction, guarantees table reservation. All proceeds for the Ladies’ Advent by Candlelight will go to the Columbiettes Charity Fund that benefits parish ministries and the community. To register: pop.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3222638.  Posted: October 26th, 2025

LAY MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY-ATLANTA (LMC): An international movement within the Order of the Missionaries of Charity of St. Teresa of Calcutta, Lay Missionaries of Charity (LMC) consists of lay people: married and single, who adhere to the Spirit (humility, total abandonment, and child-like trust to God) and charism of the MC family, and whose lives are marked by prayers and joyful sacrifices beginning within their own families. The general end of the LMC is to quench the thirst of Jesus on the Cross for love and for souls and its mission is to work for the salvation and sanctification of the members, of their own families and of the poorest of the poor they meet. Meetings and prayer are according to need. Contact: visit laymc.com or email atlantalaymc@gmail.com.   Posted: April 19th, 2024

SECULAR DISCALCED CARMELITES OF CONYERS: Second Sundays, 9:30 a.m.; Monastery of the Holy Spirit, 2625 Highway 212 SW Conyers. Do you feel called to a deeper spirituality? Mary Queen of Carmel Secular Discalced Carmelite Community invites you to delve more deeply into the spirituality of Doctors of the Church St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross. We are practicing members of the Catholic Church who make the commitment to the Discalced Carmelite Order to seek the face of God for the sake of the church and the world. Our community meets at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit on the second Sunday, including Mass. Contact: Chad Cooper at 770-335-6929 or email conyerscarmel@gmail.com for more information.  Posted: April 17th, 2023

SPIRITUAL ADOPTION OF PRIESTS: Consider becoming a spiritual mother/father of a priest, to offer prayers for a specific priest as he strives to follow the example of Jesus and to nurture his vocation, ministry and holiness. We would like all priests in the Archdiocese of Atlanta to have a spiritual parent praying for them. Contact: Marta Duran at martarduran@gmail.com or 404-210-7216 if interested in joining the ministry of prayer.   Posted: January 5th, 2024

ST. AELRED CHURCH 30-MILE PILGRIMAGE: Nov. 20-22; St. Aelred Church is organizing a three-day, 30-mile pilgrimage to help Catholics of all parishes fulfill Pope Leo’s request to observe the Jubilee Year of Hope 2025. Pilgrims will walk from the city of Penfield to the Church of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Sharon. All are welcome to join, but reservations are needed for camp sites. Sign-up is required. Father Gregory Tipton will lead the pilgrims. There will be morning prayer, singing of hymns and reading of Scripture as pilgrims walk. Confessions and Mass at the Purification church will be offered to complete the requirement for the indulgence. Contact: Daniela Wieczorek at 414-313-3067 or by email to danielawieczorek@yahoo.com. Posted: October 26th, 2025