Cathedral of Christ the King (Atlanta)

Cathedral of Christ the King
Catedral de Cristo Rey (Spanish)
Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta
Cathedral of Christ the King (Atlanta) is located in Georgia
Cathedral of Christ the King (Atlanta)
Location in Georgia
Cathedral of Christ the King (Atlanta) is located in the United States
Cathedral of Christ the King (Atlanta)
Location in United States
33°49′41.09″N 84°23′13.023″W / 33.8280806°N 84.38695083°W / 33.8280806; -84.38695083
LocationAtlanta, GA
Address2699 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, Georgia
CountryUnited States
Language(s)English (primary), Spanish (select events & masses)
DenominationRoman Catholic Church
Membership~5,700 registered families
Websitewww.cathedralctk.com
History
Former name(s)Co-Cathedral of Christ the King (1939-1956, until Diocese of Savannah and Atlanta split)
Founded1936
Founder(s)First Pastor, Fr. Joseph E. Moylan
Consecrated1939
Past bishop(s)Wilton Daniel Gregory (2004-2019), elevated to Cardinal
Architecture
Architect(s)Henry D. Dagit, Jr.
StyleFrench Neo-Gothic
Years built1937-1939
Groundbreaking1937
Completed1939
Specifications
Capacity700
Number of spires2
MaterialsLimestone
Administration
MetropolisAtlanta
ArchdioceseAtlanta
Clergy
ArchbishopMost Rev. Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv
Auxiliary Bishop(s)Most Rev. John-Nhan Tran

Most Rev. Bernard Edward Shlesinger III

Most Rev. Joel Matthias Konzen
RectorMsgr. Francis G. McNamee
Vicar(s)Rev. Joe Wagner, Rev. Juan Carlos Villota Viteri
Deacon(s)Rev. Mr. Chris Andronaco, Rev. Mr. John McManus, Rev. Mr. Bruce Goodwin, Rev. Mr. Whitney Robicahux
Laity
Director of musicMichael Accurso
Youth ministry coordinatorChildren's: Elaine McCollum, Teens: Kate Curran, Lana Urbina


The Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is the mother-church for the one million members of the Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta. The cathedral is located at what is popularly called "Jesus Junction" on Peachtree Road, between East Wesley Road and Peachtree Road, in Atlanta's uptown Buckhead district. At present, the parish is one of the ten largest congregations in the United States, with over 5,500 families. Christ the King School also occupies the property, with an enrollment of approximately 600 students.