God is Calling, Young Men are Answering: Support Local Seminarian Applicants and Our Growing Church

This Easter, 3,442 men, women, and children are entering the Catholic Church here in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. We are one of the fastest growing dioceses in the country. This growth is a gift — and an invitation for each of us to help support this growth and ensure our priests can serve our growing parishes.

Young Men Are Ready to Answer God’s Call 

At this moment, many young men are applying to our seminarian formation program. They have heard God’s call and are eager to say yes. As seminarian costs are rising, this is where your prayers and your generosity make all the difference.

Can We Count On Your Two Small Coins? 

Every member of the church can take part in supporting our rapid growth. Whether through prayer or gifts, we humbly invite you to participate in a collection for seminarian formation. Following the widow who placed two small coins into the temple treasury, we are asking for 100% participation—not equal giving, but equal commitment. 

When the whole Church participates, even modest gifts come together so we can collectively accomplish something extraordinary.

How You Can Help 

Your generosity helps provide tuition, books, stipends, and formation for future priests—men who will celebrate the Eucharist, hear confessions, anoint the sick, and shepherd our Church for generations to come. Here are some ways to give:

• Make a one‑time gift, large or small 

• Consider ongoing monthly giving, which provides steady, reliable support for vocations 

You can participate during the second collection this Easter Sunday, or give your support today.  

An Investment For Your Children’s Children 

This is an exciting time that will have a lasting impact on the future of our Church. Our seminarians today will help form the children of tomorrow. God is calling. Young men are answering. Now the Church is invited to support her growth.

Thank you for your prayers, your generosity, and your commitment to the future of our Church.