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

AN EVENING WITH SISTER NORMA PIMENTEL: Tues, April 14; Cannon Chapel, Emory University, 1531 Dickey Drive, Atlanta. The Aquinas Center of Theology is proud to welcome the 2026 St. Catherine of Siena speaker, Sister Norma Pimentel, who will talk about immigration, human dignity and Catholic social teaching. To register, please go to bit.ly/aquinas_cs_04_14_2026.    Posted: March 1st, 2026

ART, LIGHT & CONTEMPLATION: AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE: Sat, April 18; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi, 951 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming. Step into a space where art becomes prayer, and beauty invites contemplation. In this intimate exhibition, Gaetane Auger, artist and consecrated woman of Regnum Christi, presents five years of work in oil paintings, watercolors and soft pastels. Each piece reflects her search to capture light. For more information, contact: art.and.contemplation@gmail.com.    Posted: March 26th, 2026

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: Second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 7 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 Walsh, RN, at 770-552-6400 ext. 6019 or LwalshRN@st-ann.org  Posted: March 26th, 2026

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

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

HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR—FITNESS ON THE FIELD: Sat, April 11; 9-11 a.m.; St. John the Evangelist Church, 230 Arnold St, Hapeville. Sponsored by the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary, Unit #340. The purpose of this event is to help improve health and wellness by incorporating exercise (light aerobics/chair exercises), learning about healthy eating habits/nutrition, with information given on mental health. Participate in a walk around the field. For more information, visit: https://tinyurl.com/KPCUnit340.  Posted: March 26th, 2026

HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR—FITNESS ON THE FIELD: Sat, April 11; 9-11 a.m.; St. John the Evangelist Church, 230 Arnold St, Hapeville. Sponsored by the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary, Unit #340. The purpose of this event is to help improve health and wellness by incorporating exercise (light aerobics/chair exercises), learning about healthy eating habits/nutrition, with information given on mental health. Participate in a walk around the field. For more information, visit: https://tinyurl.com/KPCUnit340.  Posted: March 26th, 2026

JOURNEY OF LOVE MARRIAGE RETREAT: April 17-19; Heritage Retreat Center, 979 Locust Grove Road SE, Crawfordville. Join this weekend getaway structured around the three prayer gardens at Heritage Retreat Center. This guided retreat is an experience of joy, healing and promise. Practical exercises, along with generous times together for talk and prayer, will help you and your spouse connect more deeply with Christ and understand each other in a new and profound way. This retreat is for couples at all levels of faith maturity. To register: RCAtlanta.org Events/Marriage Retreats. For more information, contact: 770-887-2798.   Posted: March 1st, 2026

LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL GALA: April 24-25. St. John Neumann Church, 801 Tom Smith Rd, Lilburn. This art competition, exhibition and family wellness event, is presented by the church’s Respect Life and Walking with Moms in Need ministries. The wellness fair will offer a storehouse of resources for strengthening families. Submissions for the art competition are being accepted. For information on categories for the art competition or how to enter, email sjnwalkingwithmoms@gmail.com.  Posted: March 14th, 2026

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM:

Saturday, April 25, 12-4:15 p.m. with optional Mass at 4:30 p.m. St. Peter Chanel Church, 11330 Woodstock Rd, Roswell. Limited babysitting available. This enrichment program is open to all married couples and will cover conflict resolution, spiritual intimacy and having a growth mindset. This is a special event not to be missed. Come and revitalize your sacrament. This event is sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter GA-TN and St. Peter Chanel. For more info on registering, visit sites.google.com/view/wwme-ga-tn-events/events/marriage-enrichment-event. 

Posted: March 4th, 2026

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

PAC TOUR: Offered monthly; Pregnancy Aid Clinic, 281 S Atlanta St, Roswell. Join a guided tour of Pregnancy Aid Clinic’s Roswell location and see how compassionate, life-affirming care is delivered every day. Each monthly tour includes a clinic walk-through, an overview of services and time for questions and conversations. Tours are limited to eight guests. For more information, contact: Carolina Gomez, cgomez@pregnancyaidclinic.org or 678-557-4637.  Posted: March 26th, 2026

RED BIRD MINISTRIES MORNING REFLECTION: Sat, April 11; 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; St. Brendan the Navigator Church, 4633 Shiloh Road, Cumming. All mothers who have suffered the loss of a child at any age, from pregnancy through adulthood, are invited to join “Called by Name: A Grieving Mothers’ Morning of Reflection.” Hosted by the Atlanta chapter of Red Bird Ministries, this morning has been thoughtfully and lovingly designed to be a safe haven for hearts grieving the loss of a child. Come together with other mothers who know the pain of child loss to pray and reflect on the truth that in the places of deepest pain and brokenness, Jesus calls us by name. To register, visit https://shorturl.at/lqfGD.  Posted: March 26th, 2026

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

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA WHO MINISTRY: Third Monday of the month; 6 p.m.; St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1618 Ben King Road, room 316, Kennesaw. Men and women who are widowed are invited to Widows Helping Others (WHO). Come for a meal and fun activities and outings, friendship and fellowship. For more information, contact: 770-833-8088 or stcatherineswho@gmail.com.  Posted: March 26th, 2026

STEPHEN MINISTRY: Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta. If you are experiencing a difficult time—emotionally, spiritually or relationally—do not suffer alone. Stephen Ministry provides one-to-one Christian care to help. It is free and confidential. Male and female ministers are ready to listen, care, encourage and pray with and for you. Pastoral help or professional referrals are available if needed. Care is free and confidential. Contact: Linda Dyson at 678-235-0505 or email ldyson@ctking.com.   Posted: March 26th, 2026

THOMAS MERTON BOOK GROUP: THOMAS MERTON BOOK GROUP: Tuesday evenings; 7-8:30 p.m.; Virtual meetings. The St. Ann’s Thomas Merton book group is reading his “Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander.” This is Merton at his best, detached but not unpassionate, humorous yet sensitive, alive and searching, with a gift for language that has made him one of the most widely read and influential spiritual writers of our time. The Thomas Merton Book Group meetings are remote and meet once a month. At each meeting, the group agrees to the next meeting date. Many of Merton’s books are organized into sections and do not have to be read from beginning to end. As a result, someone can join the group at any time. Contact: Bud Treanor, bud@treanor.org.   Posted: February 1st, 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

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND: June 12-14 is the next encounter weekend. 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: February 13th, 2026

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

JOURNEY OF LOVE MARRIAGE RETREAT: April 17-19; Heritage Retreat Center, 979 Locust Grove Road SE, Crawfordville. Join this weekend getaway structured around the three prayer gardens at Heritage Retreat Center. This guided retreat is an experience of joy, healing and promise. Practical exercises, along with generous times together for talk and prayer, will help you and your spouse connect more deeply with Christ and understand each other in a new and profound way. This retreat is for couples at all levels of faith maturity. To register: RCAtlanta.org Events/Marriage Retreats. For more information, contact: 770-887-2798.   Posted: March 1st, 2026

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 Tuesday 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: REGNUM CHRISTI WOMEN’S RETREATS: Meets monthly on Saturdays (see parish calendar for specific dates), 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., at Holy Spirit Church, 4465 Northside Drive NW, Atlanta. The retreat begins with Mass in St. Mary’s Chapel, followed by talks held in Malta Hall or McDonough Hall. Nourish your soul and grow in faith with these gatherings that 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: REGNUM CHRISTI MONTHLY WOMEN’S RETREATS: Meets second Saturdays of each month; 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 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

FATHER REDDEN MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC: Thur, April 30. Registration at 11 a.m.; tee time at 1 p.m. LaFayette Colf Course, 1 Fred Henry Dr, LaFayette. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #7416 in Fort Oglethorpe, the tournament raised funds for local charities and outreach programs including the north Georgia Family crisis Center, Stockings Full of Love, Vietnam Veterans of America, Coats for Kids and others. Sponsorships are also available. Tournament cost is $100 per player which includes lunch, fees, door prizes and a goody bag. Registration and sponsorship deadline is April 8. Contact Tony DiMaiolo at Adimaiolo@yahoo.com or 423-402-1102 to register or secure a sponsorship.  Posted: March 1st, 2026

MONSIGNOR REYNOLDS CHARITY CHALLENGE: May 11; 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Country Club of Roswell, 2500 Club Springs Drive, Roswell. The 27th annual Monsignor Reynolds Charity Challenge, hosted by the Men of St. Brigid, is a multi-sport, co-ed fundraiser benefiting ministries and charities of St. Brigid Church and the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Donations made to the Matching Fund will support Marillac Moms. A new addition to the event is called "Walk in the Park," which includes dinner and all the evening activities: wine/whiskey tasting, music, prizes and silent auction featuring discount gift cards to local restaurants. For more information, visit: menofsb.com and click on Charity Challenge. Contact: msgrreynoldscharitychallenge@gmail.com.    Posted: March 26th, 2026

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP HOME AUXILIARY FUNDRAISER: Sat, April 11; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; St. Peter Chanel Church, 11330 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home Auxiliary’s 86th anniversary fundraiser will be a brunch and silent auction. Join in raising funds for the Dominican Hawthorne Sisters’ caring for cancer patients at the home in this diocesan-wide event. Reservations are $50 per person (tables of 8 available). For more information, visit: www.olphaux.org. Contact: Melba Hill-Paschal, mhpaschal@gmail.com.  Posted: March 1st, 2026

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

CHRISM MASS: Tue, March 31; 4 p.m.; Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta. Join this Mass for priests celebrating 25, 50, 60 and 65 years.  Posted: March 1st, 2026

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

SENSORY-FRIENDLY/ADAPTIVE MASS: Third Sunday of the month; St. Brigid Church, 3400 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. St. Brigid Church will celebrate a sensory-friendly/adaptive Mass on the third Sunday of every month. A special invitation is extended to families who have a child with a disability, to those with dementia or Alzheimer's and any individual who experiences sensory issues. These Masses will include: music at a lower volume, a "quiet" sensory room, an "active" sensory room, a shorter and more literal homily and pictorial resources to follow the order of the Mass. Families are encouraged to bring materials that can assist with comfort during the liturgy: noise canceling headphones, wiggle seats, fidgets, etc. Families are encouraged to come and participate in the liturgy just as they are. All are welcome.   Posted: March 1st, 2026

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

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY CELEBRATION: Sun, April 12; 2 p.m.; All Saints Church, 2443 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody. Guest speakers at this year’s annual Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration will be the Sisters of Reparation, followed by the Divine Mercy Chaplet, veneration of the first-class relics of St. Faustina and confessions. For more information, contact: Diane Watson, dkwphotos@gmail.com.  Posted: March 26th, 2026

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

MOTHER THRICE ADMIRABLE SCHOENSTATT MEN’S ROSARY: Second Saturday of each month; St. Jude the Apostle Church, 7171 Glenridge Drive, Atlanta. All men are invited to join the men’s rosary. Pray the holy rosary in English, Portuguese and Spanish, coming together in faith, fraternity and devotion to Our Lady of Schoenstatt. All are welcome to bring friends and family members.   Posted: February 1st, 2026

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

SECULAR ORDER OF DISCALCED CARMELITES OF ATLANTA: Meets at St. Peter Chanel Church, 11330 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Discalced Carmelite Seculars are practicing members of the Catholic Church who, under the protection of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and inspired by St. Teresa of Jesus and St. John of the Cross, make the commitment to the Discalced Carmelite Order to seek the face of God for the sake of the church and the world. For more information on our community visit www.ocdsAtlanta.org or call Keith at 214-425-1403. If you live in the North Georgia Mountains, you can also contact Steve in our GID community at 828-591-7697 or email them at BlairsvilleOCDS@gmail.com.  Posted: March 26th, 2026

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