About St Augustine · Covington, Georgia
St. Augustine Catholic Church in Covington, Georgia, is a diverse and multicultural parish in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta. Founded as a mission in 1959 and elevated to full parish status in 1977, it serves Catholics across Morgan and Newton counties and the town of Social Circle in Walton County. Under the leadership of Father Mario Lopez, the parish offers the full sacramental life of the Church, religious formation for children and youth, and a welcoming community centered on the Gospel.
- Established
- 1977
- Patron
- Saint Augustine of Hippo
- Rector
- Father Mario Lopez
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta
Why belong here
St. Augustine is a diverse and multicultural community freely living and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, offering a warm parish family, sacramental life, and faith formation for all ages.
Mass times at St Augustine
Confession times
- Following weekday Masses
- Anytime by appointment
About St. Augustine Parish
St. Augustine Catholic Church in Covington, Georgia, is a diverse and multicultural parish in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta, serving Catholics across Morgan and Newton counties and the town of Social Circle in Walton County.
- Parish in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta
- Led by Father Mario Lopez and Deacon Ron Hein
- Welcoming community centered on the Gospel
History
The mission began in 1959, grew through the 1960s and early 1970s, and was established as a full parish by Archbishop Thomas A. Donnellan in 1977.
- First Mass: October 4, 1959, at the American Legion Hall
- Mission of Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Decatur
- Assigned to St. Pius X Church, Conyers, in 1974
- Established as a parish: September 29, 1977
- First pastor: Reverend Patrick J. Padden
Sacraments
The parish celebrates the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church and provides preparation for Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, and Anointing of the Sick.
- Baptism
- Reconciliation
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Holy Matrimony
- Anointing of the Sick
- Holy Orders