Dei Beneficia Donor Event 2024

The Office of Mission Advancement gives thanks to God for all His blessings and to all the people of God for sharing the gifts God has bestowed upon them to help build up the Kingdom and serve those in need.

Donor Quotes

“We give to the Archdiocese of Atlanta to share God’s blessings to us and provide financial opportunities to those in need of a helping hand. We are not able to know all the needs, but we are confident that when our gifts are added to the gifts of many others, our collective donations are used to support our Church in many different ways. We continue to rely on the Office of Mission Advancement to determine the current priorities and complete the distributions equitably.”

- Bob and Joy Hernandez (Bishop’s Circle) Saint Lawrence

For Kenneth and I it is our pleasure and our duty to give to the Annual Appeal because of Matthew 25:36-40 and James 2:15-16. We love Jesus and helping the archdiocese help those who are in need allows us to fulfill our obligation to do so. We can't always reach those in need with our person so whenever we can we do so with our treasure. Praying for the hands who will do the work of God.

– Drs. Robersteen & Kenneth Howard (Bishop’s Circle) Saint Mary, Rome

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Giving Level Awardees 2024

Caritas Christi (Love of Christ) Award

The Caritas Christi Award is given to the donor who exemplifies the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ, the lamb of God, who gave himself on the cross for the salvation of all people. Caritas Christi (love of Christ) is the highest recognition the Archdiocese of Atlanta bestows each year. Caritas Christi Donors, through their sacrificial giving, enable the Archdiocese of Atlanta to go above and beyond the work they could imagine due to a lack of financial and other necessary resources to continue the work of God in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

Tim Embry (Cathedral of Christ the King)
Mrs. Russell E. Hoffman (Saint Peter Chanel)
Mr. Russ and Mrs. Maria Powell (Saint Peter Chanel)
Anonymous (Cathedral of Christ the King, Saint Augustine)

Bonitas Mariae (Goodness of Mary) Award

Imitating the humble and incredible faith of the Blessed Mother Mary, Bonitas Mariae donors are celebrated for reflecting the ‘goodness of Mary’ – the Blessed Mother of God, Morning Star, Comforter of the afflicted, and the Help of Christians. Your generosity, as Bonitas Mariae donors, is not only a reflection of Mary’s goodness but also a testament to her intercession, which has greatly aided the work of the archdiocesan office in serving the people of God in the local diocese and beyond.

John Matthew Dwyer, Jr. (Cathedral of Christ the King)
Anonymous (Saint Benedict, Saint Thomas Aquinas)

The Archbishop’s Circle Award

Through their substantial generosity, Archbishop Circle donors affirm their support of the role of the archbishop as the spiritual leader of the diocese and chief shepherd of the flock. Their generosity is crucial and celebrated for supporting the many works of the archdiocese aimed at the salvation of souls now and for the generations to come.

Bill and Gloria Cortez (Good Shepherd)
Mr. Patrick and Mrs. Connie Esser (Cathedral of Christ the King)
Mr. David and Mrs. Kim Hanna (Holy Spirit)
Maureen and Dennis Kraebel (Saint Thomas Aquinas)
Mrs. Mary E. Krill (Holy Cross)
Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Mitchell Jr. (Our Lady of the Assumption and Saint Peter the Rock)
Anonymous (Cathedral of Christ the King [2], Saint Clement, Saint Joseph, Marietta, Saint Monica)

The Bishop’s Circle Award

Donors in the Bishop’s Circle are celebrated for their inspired generosity and discipleship as they support the bishops' work in shepherding the people of the archdiocese. Our auxiliary bishops assist the archbishop in the many works within the archdiocese, and their support is vital in addressing these needs. Bishop’s Circle donors recognize and support the many needs within the archdiocese and beyond.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bolzenius (Saint Luke the Evangelist)
Mr. and Mrs. M. Ryan Crimmins (Our Lady of the Mount)
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Giuliano (Saint John Neumann)
Bob and Joy Hernandez (Saint Lawrence)
Drs. Robersteen and Kenneth Howard (Saint Mary, Rome)
David and Kara Miller (Cathedral of Christ the King and Christ the Redeemer)
Susan and Mike Petrik (Mary Our Queen)
Anonymous (Holy Trinity, Saint Brigid, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Saint Francis de Sales, Saint George, Transfiguration, Cathedral of Christ the King)

The Bonus Samaritanus (The Good Samaritan) Award

The Bonus Samaritanus (Good Samaritan) award allows the archdiocese to support projects and programs not entirely covered by collections from the Archbishop’s Annual appeal or not included in the collection from the annual appeal. This award encourages parishioners to look beyond their parish borders and help others, particularly from parishes with limited financial means, thus exemplifying St. Paul’s exhortation about the faithful as one body in Christ.

Bill and Gloria Cortez (Good Shepherd)
John Matthew Dwyer, Jr. (Cathedral of Christ the King)
Tim Embry (Cathedral of Christ the King)
Mr. David and Mrs. Kim Hanna (Holy Spirit)
Mrs. Russell E. Hoffman (Saint Peter Chanel)
Mr. and Mrs. James Lanier (Saint Joseph, Marietta)
Anonymous (Cathedral of Christ the King [4], Prince of Peace, Christ the Redeemer, Saint Augustine)