Special Projects See updates on projects in need.
There are many projects that are outside the scope of the Archbishop's Annual Appeal and Second Collections. Our generous donors help support specific projects or give to our General Fund to allow us to distribute funds to the projects most in need, like those in the stories below.
Help Middle Schoolers Encounter Christ with “Holy Fire”
Help our Youth Ministry keep Holy Fire accessible to middle schoolers across the Archdiocese of Atlanta after losing a longtime partner. Read about the importance and impact of this dynamic faith formation opportunity for middle schoolers below and donate here. Select “Holy Fire for Youth Ministry” under the “Select Your Project” dropdown menu. Middle school-focused faith formation opportunities are scarce. This…
Father Bob Frederick and KSU Students Praise Impact of FOCUS Missionaries
Help Father Bob Frederick keep the FOCUS missionaries at Kennesaw State University! Read about their profound impact in revitalizing the campus faith community below and donate here. When Father Bob Frederick arrived at the Kennesaw State University Catholic Center, the students were still reeling from the pandemic. Almost half of his 25 years as a priest have been in high school…
Basilica Restoration Nears Completion Thanks to Community Camaraderie
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrating the completion of ‘For Such a Time as This,’ the first comprehensive restoration and redecoration project in the parish’s 147-year history. This massive achievement is happening thanks to the efforts of the Basilica’s clergy, staff, and parishioners, as well as your generous support. Father John T. Howren, V.F. became rector…
New Handbook Brings Hope to Those Facing Miscarriage
Because of the thoughtful efforts of the Respect Life Ministry and the kindness of a donor, those facing the sorrow of miscarriage will receive guidance and support from clergy with the publication of the Miscarriage Parent’s Handbook. Respect Life partnered with Red Bird Ministries, a Catholic organization that serves anyone who has experienced the loss of a child of any…
St. Mary Catholic Church in Toccoa, GA Celebrates Donors and Development
Thanks to the generosity of local parishioners and your contributions to the “Honoring Mary’s Legacy” Fund, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Toccoa, GA has seen exciting development! Initial Call for Help St. Mary’s Catholic Church, which started as a small mission, has lacked the proper space required for parish activities, classes, and offices. Children gather for class outside, oftentimes without…
Heritage Ministry and Service Ambassadors Discuss Life-Changing Year at Retreat Center
This past year at Heritage, God set three post-graduate young adults’ paths to converge as they became Ministry and Service Ambassadors. The internship program rang in its first year this past fall, intending to infuse radical hospitality and emulate the teachings of the Catholic Church across the 200 acres in Sharon, Georgia. “I was really feeling drawn to [Heritage]…This…