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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​​Pregnancey Aid Clinic Bible Studies
Are you struggling with the pain of a past abortion? Have you ever asked yourself, “Can God really heal something this deep?” Are you longing for peace but unsure how to find it? You are not alone. No heart is too broken to be healed.
PATH (Post Abortion Treatment & Healing) invites you to join us for our next virtual Bible studies specifically for those wounded by abortion, beginning this fall.'
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We are offering both day and evening classes, with separate groups for women and men. All contacts and classes are strictly confidential.
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For more information or to register, please call 404-717-5557 or visit www.healingafterabortion.org.
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Remembering our Little Ones, Memorial Mass
St. Thomas More Catholic Church is offering a memorial Mass for children lost during or soon after pregnancy. Parents will be invited to light a candle for their child as the community commends them to God. Please join us on Saturday, October 18, at 10 a.m. We are located at 636 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. Decatur, GA 30030.
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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
Saturday, October 25th
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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Historic All Souls Mass
Sunday, November 2, 2025 – Locust Grove Cemetery
Join us for our annual All Souls Mass in Locust Grove Cemetery, the oldest Catholic cemetery in Georgia (circa 1790). After Mass, gather with us for lunch at the Retreat at Heritage, you’re welcome to bring your own meal or pre-order one through us ($25/person).
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Accommodations for the night before are available at a special rate for the Retreat at Heritage. Please visit our website for more details.
Register at: HeritageGA.org/book
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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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