Around the Archdiocese
See below for information on ministries, meetings, and events around the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
JUBILEE OF HOPE
Click here to learn about the local pilgrimage sites for the Jubilee of Hope.​
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2nd Annual Grief Summit - October 6 & 7
Hosted by Cathedral of Christ the King
Sponsored by the Baltz Family in honor of Raymond Baltz III
Featuring Grief Expert, David Kessler
The Grief Summit is a two-day gathering with David Kessler designed to offer comfort, understanding, and practical support to those navigating grief. Whether you’re early in your grief or years into it, whether your loss is widely recognized or quietly held, this summit is a place to feel less alone — and to explore what healing can look like, without pressure or platitudes.
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Click here to learn more/register.
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Red Mass 2025
Attention all lawyers, judges and members of the legal community, the St. Thomas More Society of Atlanta will hold the 2025 Red Mass and Awards Luncheon on Thursday, October 9.
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Judges and lawyers of all faiths will come together to celebrate the commencement of the new judicial year at the Red Mass, which will be held at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, Atlanta GA 30305.
An awards luncheon will immediately follow. This year’s honorees are Fulton County Superior Court Judge Rachelle Carnesale, Georgia Mental Health Policy Partnership co-founder Roland Behm and Catholic Charities Atlanta Chief Executive Officer Vanessa Russell.
For more information, please visit www.stm-atlanta.org.
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World Day Against the Death Penalty Solidarity Service
Georgians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, Georgia Interfaith Public Policy Center and Georgia Catholics Against the Death Penalty will offer a virtual Solidarity Service on Thursday, October 9, at 7 p.m. in observance of World Day Against the Death Penalty. Gather together with others across our state in solidarity with the global abolitionist movement. Learn facts about the death penalty in Georgia and our recent win, hear reflections from faith leaders and commit to action.
Register at http://bit.ly/gasolidarity. For more information about this event and/or the archdiocese’s work to abolish the death penalty, contact me at jhoffacker@archatl.com or 404-920-7898.
Guadalupe: An American Pentecost - October 9th
The Aquinas Center of Theology and Candler School of Theology’s Women, Theology and Ministry program present a conversation with Dr. Nancy Pineda-Madrid on “Guadalupe: An American Pentecost.” Dr. Pineda-Madrid, the T. Marie Chilton Chair of Catholic Theology at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, will explore the idea of Our Lady of Guadalupe as an American Pentecost. The lecture will take place on Thursday, October 9th, 4:30 - 6:00 pm at Candler School of Theology in room 252. Snacks and beverages will be provided, so registration is required. bit.ly/aquinas_wtm_10_9_2025
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Rachel's Vineyard Retreat - October 17-19
If abortion is part of your story, you may carry anger, guilt or regret. Healing after abortion isn’t about excusing what happened or forgetting. It’s about finding peace. Call today to take that first step toward your healing and wholeness. Join us for PATH’s next Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat October 17-19. For more information or to register, call or text our confidential number at 404-717-5557 or email programdirector@pathatl.com Start where you are. You’re so worth it. www.healingafterabortion.org
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Racial Justice Speaks: Healing and the Catholic Church Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
St. Andrew Catholic Church – Family Center, 675 Riverside Road, Roswell, GA 30075
The Interparish Antiracism Ministry (IAM) together with St. Andrew Catholic Church, will host Racial Justice Speaks: Healing and the Catholic Church, a one-day, faith-based antiracism program.
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This program is designed as a personal spiritual formation experience, inviting participants to spend a day of reflection on the individual and communal sin of racism. It offers an opportunity to deepen awareness and open meaningful pathways toward building an antiracism culture in the Catholic Church.
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Participation is limited to 20 people, with a waitlist available once spaces are filled. Registration is required and includes an option for lunch.
To register go to:
https://forms.gle/dnMN4nDm6rbafkPv6
For more information, please contact us: iaministryatl@gmail.com or visit our website:
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Infertility Awareness Workshop at Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Approximately one in six couples will struggle with infertility at some point in their lives, often causing profound pain and confusion. In response to this suffering, our modern world offers a whole myriad of artificial reproductive technologies, many of which come with major moral and ethical concerns. Our church invites us to something more- radical freedom and fruitfulness through openness to God’s perfect plan.
All couples struggling with infertility are invited to a special awareness workshop “The Church Speaks to the Cross of Infertility and Reproductive Technology” on Saturday, October 25, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 4465 Northside Drive, NW Atlanta, GA 30327, in McDonough Hall.
Lunch is provided; the suggested donation is $10. RSVP if you will attend: https://hsccatl.com/rsvp.
For more information, please contact Anna Gowasack at anna@redbird.love.
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Catholic Charities Annual Run to Server-Holy Halloween 5K and 1-mile Fun Run and Walk
Join us for CCA’s annual Run to Serve – Holy Halloween! 5K and 1-mile “Fun” Run/Walk on Sunday, October 26, at 8:30 a.m., at Blackburn Park main pavilion in Brookhaven!
This spooktacular event is open to all levels of runners and walkers, including beginners! 100 percent of your entrance fee will go towards supporting vulnerable and at-risk families who are a part of Catholic Charities Atlanta’s services and programs.
https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Atlanta/holyhalloween
New this year – an award given to the parish with the highest participation! Participants must be registered as a group/parish.
For questions, contact Mary Cloyce Collins at mccollins@ccatlanta.org.
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Marist Holiday Connections - November 1st
The holidays are just around the corner—let the season begin at the 45th Annual Marist Holiday Traditions Arts & Crafts Show! The show is: Saturday, November 1st | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Marist School. *Note the start time is one hour later than in previous years! Stroll through aisles of unique vendors and discover one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts for everyone on your list. From handcrafted treasures to festive finds, it’s the perfect way to start your holiday shopping. Visit the Holiday Traditions website to learn more and purchase your advance tickets today. https://www.marist.com/holiday-traditions
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Love Stories: An Evening on Marriage and Relationship - November 14th, 6:30-9pm
Join St. Thomas More Church for “Love Stories: An Evening on Marriage and Relationship,” a special gathering designed for young adults exploring questions about love, commitment and the sacrament of marriage.
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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 our parish community who are on similar journeys of faith and discernment.
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Refreshments and time for fellowship will be provided.
RSVP at stmgaparish.org/adultfaith
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St. Thomas More Catholic Church is located at 636 West Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030.
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NOVEMBER MAGNIFICAT MEAL - November 15th
All women of the archdiocese are invited to the NOVEMBER MAGNIFICAT MEAL to enjoy prayer, breakfast, and fellowship, and to hear our speaker's testimony of the love of Christ in her life, on Sat., November 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Church, 3773 Chamblee Tucker Road, Atlanta. Early arriving guests are invited to attend Mass in the Holy Cross day chapel at 8:00 am. Guest speaker will be Maureen Smith, Chief Communications Officer for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Reservations are $25 and are required in advance. Register by November 5 at https://tinyurl.com/2505NovMeal, or send check by November 1, payable to Magnificat Joyful Visitation, to: Debbie DuPont, 315 Rose Court, SW, Lilburn, GA 30047. Email joyfulvisitation@gmail.com or contact Debbie at 770-696-6216. The November Meal will NOT be interpreted for the deaf. Hopefully future meals will be interpreted. SEATING IT LIMITED, SO PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!
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Blessed Trinity Retreat Center Retreats
Nestled in over 1,200 acres of rustic woodlands in Southeastern Alabama, Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat invites you to discover “Peace in the Pines”. They offer spaces for private individual retreats, group retreats, overnight and day options, retreats in hermitages, and over 12 miles of walking trails. BTSR welcomes people of all faiths to enjoy the beauty of Holy Trinity, Alabama.
To learn about upcoming programs go to www.msbt.org/btsr.
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Questions? Contact us at 334-855-4474 or btsr@msbt.org
Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat is a mission of the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity
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Ignatius House Retreat Center (Ongoing)
If you are yearning to unplug, be still and pause your daily routine —if just for a day or a weekend— then a silent, spiritual retreat at Ignatius House is for you. What will you hear from God when nothing else is in the way? Come for a day or stay overnight and rediscover who God made you to be.
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Click here for upcoming events/retreats.
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Located at 6700 Riverside Dr NW Atlanta, GA 30328.
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The Monastery of the Holy Spirit (Ongoing)
Our retreat house is scheduled to reopen in March at the end of our church renovations. By popular demand, we will continue to offer our Zoom retreats. Members of the community will give these conferences in addition to our regular Retreat Presenters. Please call the retreat house if you are interested in joining one of our Zoom Conferences.
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Our Office is open Monday-Friday 8:00-1:00 PM, and the number is 770-760-0959. S
For information on upcoming retreats, please go to https://trappist.net/
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