Archdiocese Launches Rooted in Christ Campaign

The Archdiocese of Atlanta has announced its first archdiocesan-wide fundraising campaign in nearly 30 years.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Catholicism

Archdiocese Launches Rooted in Christ Campaign

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The Archdiocese of Atlanta announced Rooted in Christ -- Growing in Faith, its first archdiocesan-wide campaign in nearly 30 years. The campaign follows years of prayer, consultation, and planning, and is distinct from the Archbishop's Annual Appeal.

Why it matters

The campaign aims to strengthen the mission to proclaim the Gospel, form disciples, serve those in need, and ensure the Catholic faith flourishes for future generations across Georgia.

The campaign is the first archdiocesan-wide campaign in nearly 30 years and is distinct from the Archbishop's Annual Appeal. Its fundraising target and final totals have not yet been disclosed.

The players

Archdiocese of Atlanta

The Archdiocese of Atlanta is the Catholic governing body for north and central Georgia, overseeing parishes, clergy, and Catholic ministries across the region.

The details

The campaign is built on three priorities: Investing in Parishes and Clergy, Forming Missionary Disciples, and Uplifting Vulnerable Neighbors. It includes a Mission Expansion Fund for parishes serving rapidly growing Catholic communities and takes its title from John 15:5.

Nearly 30 years ago: the previous archdiocesan-wide campaign occurred.
November 2, 2026: Archbishop's letter announcing the campaign was published.

Culture Shift

The campaign marks the archdiocese's first system-wide fundraising effort since its previous campaign nearly 30 years ago, signaling a renewed institutional push to invest in parishes, clergy, and missionary outreach across Georgia. It reflects a broader return to structured, diocese-wide capital planning after decades of more localized funding priorities.

Parishioners across north and central Georgia may see new investment in parish facilities, clergy support, and outreach programs funded by the campaign. Residents may also be invited to participate in giving through their local parish.

The takeaway

Parishioners who wish to understand the campaign's priorities can look to its three focus areas of parishes, discipleship, and outreach to vulnerable neighbors as a guide to how the archdiocese plans to invest its resources.