About St. Clement · Calhoun, Georgia
St. Clement Parish in Calhoun, Georgia, serves a diverse Catholic community of over 1,000 families from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Founded in 1949 with just five families, the parish grew steadily, culminating in the construction of its current church in 1969. Today, it continues to offer spiritual care, sacraments, and ministries in multiple languages, reflecting its commitment to unity in diversity. The parish is part of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and is led by a dedicated staff including priests, deacons, and pastoral assistants.
- Established
- 1949
- Patron
- St. Clement
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Atlanta
Why belong here
St. Clement’s offers a welcoming, multilingual community that values diversity and unity in faith. Through ministries like Religious Education, Youth Ministry, and St. Vincent De Paul, parishioners are invited to serve, grow, and worship together. The parish provides sacraments, adoration, and Mass in multiple languages, making it accessible to all families regardless of background.
Mass times at St. Clement
Confession times
- Friday: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
- Saturday: 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- By Appointment
Adoration times
- Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 6:00 AM – 6:45 PM (Praise And Worship in Spanish)
History
The first Mass in the Calhoun area was held in 1949 in a log cabin. By 1958, five families gathered in a former radio station building. Ground was broken for the current church in 1969, with the first Mass in the new building on December 7, 1969, attended by 15 families. The parish was officially recognized as a full parish in 1984. It has undergone renovations and expansions to better serve its growing community, which now includes Anglo, African American, Asian, and Hispanic families.
Ministries
St. Clement’s offers a variety of ministries including Religious Education, Youth Ministry, and St. Vincent De Paul. These ministries are designed to serve the spiritual, educational, and charitable needs of the parish community.
- Religious Education
- Youth Ministry
- St. Vincent De Paul
Faith Formation
Faith formation is offered through Religious Education for children and youth, as well as adult education and retreats. The parish emphasizes lifelong learning and spiritual growth for all ages.
Sacraments
The parish offers all sacraments including Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, and Marriage. Sacramental preparation is available for all ages.
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Fr. Michael Flanagan M.S.1984
First Pastor
- Father Joseph J. Loftus, M.S.1969
First Pastor at dedication
- Father Peter T. McKeown, M.S.1969
Assistant Pastor at dedication