Archbishop's Annual Appeal

The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is an annual year-long campaign to help fund the programs, ministries, offices, parishes, schools, missions and other services throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta. 

Thanks to your generosity to the Annual Appeal, we can carry out the work of the Church throughout north and central Georgia by supporting our clergy, including seminarians and retired priests, forming faithful Catholics, caring for creation and community, and supporting the most vulnerable.

Your gift allows us to support...

Our Clergy

Seminarian Education
Permanent Diaconate
Priest Support &
Retirement Care
Priest Continuing
Formation

Faith Formation

Marriage & Family Ministry
Campus Ministry
Under-Resourced Schools
Parish Pre-Schools
Religious Education
Youth & Young Adults
Pastoral Care Ministry

Creation & Community

Justice & Peace Ministries
Life, Dignity and Justice
Intercultural Ministries
Prison & Jail Ministry
Metropolitan Tribunal

The Most Vulnerable

Respect Life Ministry
Child & Youth Protection
Parish & Mission Support
Hospital Ministry
Disabilities Ministry
Catholic Charities

We Are One Body in Christ

“We, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another.” Romans 12:4-5 

As members of the Church, we are called to work together for the common good with each of us playing a vital role in the body of Christ. With this year’s appeal theme, "We Are One Body in Christ," we remember that the Archdiocese of Atlanta is a living example of this unity—one body made up of many faithful members, each essential to the vitality of the whole. 

“We, Though Many...”


As one of the fastest-growing dioceses in the nation, we had 1.3 million parishioners in 2024. 

Last year, 17% of these parishioners participated in the 2024 annual appeal.  

Our goal is to increase to 100% participation in 2025! 

“...Are One Body in Christ...”


Every ministry, program, and service may operate separately, but all are partially funded by one Archbishop's Annual Appeal. 

Together, we make up one diverse Archdiocese across 69 counties. 

“...and Individually Parts of One Another.”


Every one of us has a God-given role to give back to the body of Christ through time, talent, and/or treasure. We only need to discern and answer His call. 

Will you give your “yes”? 

Each Contributing to Many


This year’s goal for the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is $9.85 million.
We have 1.3 million parishioners in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

If every parishioner participated, we could well exceed our goal for 2025.

Donate Online 

The safest and easiest way to donate is online by debit or credit card.

Click the button below to donate online.

Donate By Check or Money Order 

Mail your check or money order, made payable to “Archbishop’s Annual Appeal,” to: 

Archdiocese of Atlanta
P.O. Box 96657
Washington, DC 20090-6657

Donate Stocks 

To transfer a gift of stock, please click the button below for instructions.

If you have questions regarding gifts of stock, please contact Tracy Zelczak at tzelczak@archatl.com or (404-920-7606). 

Where is Your Gift to the Archbishop's Annual Appeal Going?

See a total breakdown of how your dollar will be distributed, based on our goal of $9.85 million. 

See Your Impact

Watch as Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer, ministry leaders, and parishioners across the Archdiocese of Atlanta discuss the importance and impact of the Archbishop's Annual Appeal.

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How Your Gift to the Archbishop's Annual Appeal Makes a Difference


Read the impact stories of our parishioners and the schools, parishes, and ministries they serve throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta, which are partially funded by the Archbishop's Annual Appeal.

How Teal Haddock Supports Marriage and Family Life Ministry, Funded by Archbishop’s Appeal

“To have faith is to be sure of the things we hope for, to be certain of the things we cannot see.” Hebrews 11:1 “

How Tessa Liles Supports Campus Ministry at KSU, Funded by Archbishop’s Appeal

“Because of your support to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, the Catholic Center has truly been a space to be myself and be prepared to continue running after the Lord and seeking His will for my life after college. Be assured your support is bearing tremendous fruit.”

Meet Mark Piendel, a Seminarian in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Funded by Archbishop’s Appeal

“As a seminarian, I am in an intentional process of prayerfully learning to live as Christ did and be sent on a mission to a broken world – something only possible with support from many, many, people.” 

How Sister Miriam Mendoza, RFR Supports Hispanic & Latino Ministry, Funded by Archbishop’s Appeal

“Sharing with different cultures, traditions and languages; It has been an experience of immense blessings. it is a great joy to see how God works in different ways when you really are His instruments.”