Archdiocesan MLK Jr. Celebration 2018

This year’s celebration of the MLK Jr. holiday has special significance: 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. The Archdiocese of Atlanta has scheduled several events to honor the civil rights leader’s life and legacy. (One of them take place at Lourdes!) Here’s a list of when and where they are:

What: “Service and Sips” Young Adult Service Opportunity
When: Sunday, January 14 at 2:30 p.m.
Where: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 25 Boulevard NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Young adults will enjoy brunch and assemble travel hygiene kits for those in need. Donations are welcome.

What: Eucharistic Celebration
When: Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 1 p.m.
Where: Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 48 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Principal Celebrant and Homilist – Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory

What: Youth Celebration
When: Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 3 p.m.
Where: St. Peter Claver Regional Catholic School, 2560 Tilson Rd, Decatur, GA 30032