Why We Give?
Giving is an important act of faith, stewardship, and generosity, reflecting a believer’s commitment to supporting the Church’s mission. While the Church does not mandate a specific percentage, Catholics are encouraged to give according to their means to sustain parishes, ministries, and charitable works. Rooted in biblical principles (Malachi 3:10, 2 Corinthians 9:7), tithing expresses gratitude to God for His blessings and helps provide for the needs of the community. By contributing financially, Catholics participate in the Church’s mission of evangelization, social outreach, and service to the poor, fostering a spirit of selflessness and trust in God’s providence.
2025 Archbishop's Annual Appeal
This year, the theme of the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is "We are One Body in Christ." This theme reminds us that we, as members of the Church, are called to work together for the common good, each of us playing a vital role in the mission of Christ.
Our Archdiocese is a living example of this unity—one body of many faithful members, each essential to the vitality of the whole. Through your generous gifts, we can continue the work we were called to do as Christians: educate our seminarians, support our retired priests, provide catechesis to our children and protect the rights of the unborn. Please be generous in your response.
Serving more than one million Catholics, the Archdiocese of Atlanta's mission is to proclaim the Gospel of the Lord and grow all of north and central Georgia in faith, hope, love, and service to others. The 2025 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal helps make this possible by supporting the Archdiocese's ministerial, outreach, education, formation, and discipleship work. Please give prayerful consideration to your level of support to help fund the essential ministries and services supported by the Appeal.
The goal for the 2025 appeal is $9,850,000 and the parish goal is $25,000.