Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Atlanta

05/14/2026

<https://basilicaatl.org/organizationInformalName>, Sunday's Gospel can live in us each day.
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Sometimes, it’s tough to see the goodness of God in ourselves or in the world. In those moments, pause, and remember Christ is there.
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When we reach out to him in prayer, when we strive to see him in others, and when we nourish our gifts to serve him, Christ is there.
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“you are in me and I in you.”
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Maybe it’s taking a breath and saying a quick prayer during rush hour.
Maybe it’s thanking a loved one for the simple ways they lend a hand.
Maybe it’s taking the plunge and finally volunteering for that ministry you’ve been curious about.
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Sometimes it’s easy, sometimes it’s tough, but we can grow closer to Christ each day. We can be Christ in the world, and he will always be with us.
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Statue of Jesus and Children at All Saints Catholic Church, Dunwoody

05/08/2026

Join us on Friday, June 12!

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary this year, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at their spring assembl ...

05/04/2026

Be sure to Tune In!

Why renovate a beloved historic church?

The Morning Quest presents a special series about the renovation of the beloved Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in downtown Atlanta.

JOIN US for Part 1 when Don Thurman and Ralph Bailey share the vision behind the renovation project.

🎙️ "The Morning Quest"
🎤 Co-hosts: Allison Dalloul and Josh Harris
📅 WED MAY 6 @ 8-9 AM
✝️ Special Guests: Don Thurman and Ralph Bailey

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04/09/2026

Pope Leo has announced a Prayer Vigil for Peace on the evening prior to Divine Mercy Sunday. He is asking the world to join together with him for this important time of prayer!

We will have a bilingual Prayer Vigil Saturday at 6:00 p.m. at the Basilica! All are welcome!

In response to Pope Leo XIV's call for prayers for peace, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Atlanta will host a one-hour Vigil for Peace Sat ...

01/29/2026

Funeral Vigil and Mass for The Reverend John Thomas Howren.

Well done, good and faithful servant. Mt: 25:23

01/23/2026

Due to the weather concerns, funeral arrangements have been updated.

Very Rev. John T. Howren, V.F.
Sept. 12, 1964 – Jan. 12, 2026
Ordained to the Priesthood June 1, 1996

Tuesday, January 27
5:00 p.m.
Reception of the Body and Visitation

7:00 p.m.
Evensong followed by Visitation

Wednesday, January 28
10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass

01/14/2026

https://georgiabulletin.org/news/2026/01/father-john-t-howren-pastor-of-atlantas-basilica-remembered/

Father John T. Howren, pastor of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Atlanta, died Monday, Jan. 12. He served Atlanta Catholics for nearly three de ...

01/12/2026

Very Rev. John T. Howren, V.F.
September 12, 1964 - January 12, 2026

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Pastor, Father John, who went to be with the Lord this morning, January 12, 2026, at 8:08 a.m.

Ordained to the priesthood on June 1, 1996, Father John was a dedicated servant of God, offering his life and ministry with unwavering faith, compassion, and deep devotion to our community here at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, where he has served since the summer of 2020. He served as a spiritual guide and source of inspiration for many during his nearly thirty years of priesthood, always living out Christ's love in his heart.

We give thanks to God for the gift of his life and his faithful service to the Church. As we mourn his loss, we find comfort in the hope of the Resurrection and the promise of eternal life he so faithfully proclaimed.

Please keep Father John, his family, and all who loved him in your prayers during this difficult time.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Services will be announced in the upcoming days.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Atlanta!

12/14/2025