Archdiocese of Atlanta Archives

Late civil rights leaders ‘changed course of history,’ says archbishop

Jul 29, 2020

The late Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia, and another giant of the civil rights movement, the Rev. Cordy Tindell “C.T.” Vivian, who died the same day as Lewis, “changed the course of history for our nation” because of their civil rights work, said Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer of Atlanta.

By Samantha Smith

Catholics of all ages, races march in downtown Atlanta for racial justice

Jun 15, 2020

A peaceful protest against racism and racial injustice in Atlanta June 11 brought together Catholics of all ages and races, including families, students, teachers, priests, deacons, religious, chancery staff and local faith organizations and ministries.

By Samantha Smith

Louisville cathedral damaged as protests over Floyd death turn violent

Jun 1, 2020

Windows of the Cathedral of the Assumption and its offices facing South Fifth Street in downtown Louisville were covered with plywood as a precaution May 30 after a second day of peaceful protests turned to violence and vandalism overnight.

By Marnie McAllister

Atlanta’s new archbishop to be installed — at a distance

May 6, 2020

Atlanta’s new archbishop will be installed Wednesday in a Mass that will blaze a new path through old traditions, Catholic leaders say.

By Jeff Martin

Georgia public Masses still suspended; phased reopening of Montana churches

Apr 25, 2020

In an April 23 letter to the faithful, the bishops of Georgia discussed the decision to suspend public liturgies through the end of May following Gov. Brian Kemp’s announcement April 20 permitting some businesses to reopen.

By Nichole Golden

Newly named archbishop says Atlanta appointment is ‘like coming home’

Mar 7, 2020

After an 11-month absence of an archbishop, Pope Francis appointed a familiar face to be the spiritual leader of Catholics in north and central Georgia. On March 5, he named Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer of Savannah, Georgia, as Atlanta’s new archbishop.

By Andrew Nelson and Samantha Smith