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

CATHOLIC AND JEWISH COMMUNITIES EXPLORING THE BIBLE TOGETHER: Mondays, Jan. 26 and Feb. 23; 12-1:30 p.m.; 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

EXPLORING THE BIBLE TOGETHER: Mondays, Jan. 26 and Feb. 23; 12-1:30 p.m.; St. Ann Church, 4905 Roswell Rd, Marietta. Join the parish once a month to explore 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, we'll engage in respectful, nonjudgmental dialogue that honors differences while celebrating shared values. The goal of this group is to foster friendship between the communities, promote mutual understanding, and remind that people of various faiths are often more alike than different. Contact: Stephanie Holden at sholden@st-ann.org for more information.  Posted: December 14th, 2025

FATHER GREG BOYLE EVENT: Thurs, Jan. 15; 7:30 p.m.; St. Thomas More Church, 636 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. Drawing from his decades of work with Homeboy Industries, Father Greg Boyle, SJ, will explore the power of love to transform the disunity that keeps us from each other. Through stories from his ministry with former gang members and those on society's margins, Father Boyle invites all to discover that loving is our home and knowing that is to never be homesick again. RSVP at: bit.ly/stmboyle.  Posted: December 13th, 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

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

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

STORIES FOR LIFE: Sat, Jan. 24; 6 p.m.; St. Brigid Pastoral Life Center 3340 Old Alabama Rd, Johns Creek. Join the Respect Life Ministry for an evening of dinner and powerful personal testimonies centered on life issues. Speakers will share stories of post-abortion healing, unplanned pregnancy and parenting, adoption and being adopted, choosing life after sexual assault and navigating difficult prenatal diagnoses. The catered dinner is $13 per person. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/ydtu7uhx.   Posted: January 4th, 2026

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Do you want to discover how to live in a more loving and joyful relationship? The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend gives couples the tools they need to enhance their relationship and keep them from falling into a routine that can take the joy out of married life. Through the lived experiences of the presenting team, you will gain valuable insight into how these tools can make a significant difference in your life. The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is also for priests. It gives them the time and a structure where they can reflect and look at their sacrament of holy orders and how they are living out the vows made on that sacred day. For more information and to register for a weekend, visit: WWME.org or call 678-242-9963.   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

FLAME OF LOVE RETREAT:: Sat, Jan. 31; 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; St. John Nuemann Church, 801 Tom Smith Road, SW, Lilburn. Are you worried about your children's salvation and want to deepen family relationships as well as their faith and trust in Jesus? Join Adeline Quek, international coordinator, to learn more about the Flame of Love Movement and practices you can use to deepen your family's faith, strengthen their bonds and focus on the importance of salvation in their lives. Contact: Betsy Gresh at greshe@att.net for information.  Posted: December 17th, 2025

LIVING AND DYING WITH NO REGRETS: Jan. 23-25; Heritage, 979 Locust Grove Rd, Crawfordville. Join Dr. Allen Hunt at Heritage as he reveals the five remarkable secrets to living intentionally and making the most of the Fourth Quarter of Life. Whether you are in the fourth quarter or not, this retreat will change the way you live the rest of your life. As the author of the captivating and best-selling fable, “No Regrets,” Hunt provides a roadmap for how to want the right things and embrace what matters most. Program rate includes four talks by Hunt, two dinners, two breakfasts, a lunch and extended access to the Retreat at Heritage. This program is open to guests 18 and older. Learn more at HeritageGA.org/book.  Posted: December 17th, 2025

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

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: Every third Thursday of the month. 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

LAY CARMELITE OF THE ANCIENT ORDER: Every third Saturday following the 9 a.m. Mass until 12 p.m.; Holy Family Church, 3401 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. Come learn about the charism of this 800-year-old, contemplative prayer order. For more information, contact: Genny Hoene, 678-360-3693 or gennyh1@gmail.com.    Posted: January 4th, 2026

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