Archdiocese of Atlanta

What Archdiocese of Atlanta does

The Archdiocese of Atlanta is a Roman Catholic territorial diocese headquartered in Smyrna, Georgia, serving nearly 1.2 million Catholics across north and central Georgia. Established in 1962, it operates as a nonprofit religious institution governed by Archbishop Hartmayer and exercises exclusive canonical authority over Catholic sacraments, priestly formation, and ecclesiastical matters within its territory. Core operations are delivered through 95+ parishes, Catholic schools, cemeteries, retreat facilities, healthcare institutions, and Catholic Charities Atlanta, with structured priestly formation supporting nearly 40 archdiocesan seminarians.

The Archdiocese's digital and operational infrastructure consists of a main public website (archatl.com) on standard diocesan CMS, an internal staff Resources Portal (resources.archatl.com) for business services and pastoral resources, the Georgia Bulletin newspaper as official publication, a podcast series, and Vimeo livestream of daily Mass. NeonCRM underpins online payment processing for donations and second collections. Digital channels serve a top-of-funnel information and engagement function while physical parishes, schools, and ministries remain the primary service-delivery layer.

Revenue is generated through multiple streams: parish assessments calculated on parish revenue formulas, recurring tithes and offerings via Mass and the online giving platform, school tuition set by individual schools, second collections for designated Catholic causes (much of which is pass-through to recipients such as Peter's Pence, Catholic University of America, Campaign for Human Development, and St. Vincent de Paul), facility rentals (notably Chancery Grand Halls), and online store sales. The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven — deanery-level Pastoral Council meetings, archdiocesan events such as Chrism Mass and Quo Vadis retreats, free training workshops for lay ministers, and second collection campaigns all drive engagement and revenue across the parish network.

Name

Archdiocese of Atlanta

Legal name

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta

Website

https://archatl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Archdiocese of Atlanta is a Roman Catholic territorial diocese serving nearly 1.2 million Catholics across north and central Georgia through 95+ parishes, Catholic schools, social services, and faith formation ministries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Organization Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Religious education
• Faith formation programs
• Catholic social services
• Seminary formation

Headquarters

HQ city

Smyrna

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Parish Assessments and Tithes: Parishes contribute assessments to the Archdiocese based on revenue formulas. Parishioners provide tithes and offerings at Mass and through online giving platforms.
2. Second Collections: Special collections taken at Mass for specific causes: Peter's Pence, Catholic Mission Outreach, Archdiocesan Seminarians, Catholic University of America, Campaign for Human Development, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Military Services, and others. These are passed through to designated recipients with some retained for local use.
3. Online Store and Donations: The archdiocese operates an online store for items and accepts donations through its website. NeonCRM is used for secure online payments.
4. School Tuition: Catholic schools within the archdiocese charge tuition for educational services.
5. Facility Rental: Venues such as Chancery Grand Halls are available for rental for events and meetings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta operates as a territorial diocese of the Roman Catholic Church, serving nearly 1.2 million Catholics across north and central Georgia through a network of 95+ parishes, Catholic schools, retreat facilities, cemeteries, and ministries. It provides Catholic worship, sacraments, religious education, priestly formation, social services through Catholic Charities Atlanta, and pastoral care. The Archdiocese is led by an Archbishop and funded primarily through parish assessments, tithes, second collections, donations, and school tuition.

Product overview

The Archdiocese of Atlanta operates a portfolio of informational and service-oriented digital properties and ministry programs. The primary web presence includes the main website (archatl.com) offering parish/school finder services, the Georgia Bulletin news publication, podcast series, and an online giving platform. An internal Resources Portal (resources.archatl.com) serves staff with business services, pastoral resources, and employee tools. The Archdiocese provides various ministry services including cultural ministries, vocations support, marriage preparation, and youth/young adult faith formation programs. The organization does not offer technology products in the traditional sense but rather provides digital platforms supporting religious operations, communication, and charitable services to nearly 1.2 million Catholics in north and central Georgia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Georgia Bulletin

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves nearly 1.2 million Catholics
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Catholic Charities AtlantacoreOthersCatholic Charities Atlanta is a key ministry partner providing social services to families in need including after-school programs, workforce initiatives, financial coaching, parenting skills, veteran housing, legal relief for domestic violence survivors, and food security programs. The Archdiocese promotes Catholic Charities through its Get Involved section and second collections.
• Alpha USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlpha USA organizes the Every Generation Tour event at Saint Peter Chanel Catholic Church for youth ministers and ministry leaders to reimagine intergenerational renewal in the Church. This complements Form to Send's emphasis on re-envisioning youth ministry.
• Life TeenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRandy Raus, President/CEO of Life Teen, presents at the Workshop on Youth Ministry and Confirmation, focusing on youth ministry best practices and upcoming changes to Confirmation.
• Catholic University of AmericaminorOthersSecond collection supports Catholic University of America, a national research university with over 5,700 students in more than 250 academic programs in Washington, D.C. Funds support future Catholic leaders through faith-rooted education and research initiatives.
• Campaign for Human DevelopmentminorOthersNational collection addressing root causes of poverty. 25% of funds collected remain in the diocese to fund local antipoverty projects. Supports programs for the more than 37 million people living in poverty in the United States.
• Society of St. Vincent de PaulminorOthersSecond collection supports St. Vincent de Paul which has served Georgia for more than 120 years, providing vital programs to feed, shelter, clothe, and educate the poor with compassion, respect, and dignity.
• Archdiocese of The Military ServicesminorOthersSecond collection supports military Catholic ministry benefiting those serving in all six branches of U.S. Armed Forces, Military Academy students, VA Medical Center patients, and federal workers abroad - approximately 1.8 million Catholics worldwide.
• Hispanic and Latino MinistrycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOffice of Hispanic Ministry organizes Catequistas en Acción, a Spanish-language formation program for catechists and ministry leaders. Contact: Hermana Miriam Mendoza and Yolanda Munoz. Workshops held at Chancery Grand Halls.
• Mission Advancement OfficecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchdiocesan department managing mission advancement, second collections, and fundraising. Contact: [email protected], 404.920.7680.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/archdioceseofatlanta
• Instagraminstagram.com/archdioceseofatlanta
• Xx.com/archatl

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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