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Monsignor Edward J. Dillon
Pastor

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Monsignor Edward J. Dillon has served as the pastor of Holy Spirit parish since his appointment in 1987, becoming its full-time pastor in 1997. Culminating a career as an archdiocesan priest, he—along with his fellow clergy—shepherd a parish of nearly 2,000 families in this healthy, vibrant and diverse parish...
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Father Nicholas Azar
Parochial Vicar

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Father Nicholas Azar is an Atlanta native who graduated from Marist and the University of Georgia. Every Catholic milestone in Fr. Azar’s life has taken place within the walls of Christ the King Cathedral: Baptism, First Communion, First Confession, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. Fr. Azar is the oldest of four...
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Deacon Stephen Demko

A parishioner for 25 years, Stephen Demko was ordained to the diaconate in February, 2007. Prior to his ordination, Deacon Demko was employed as a professor of mathematics at Georgia Tech from 1973 until 1990. He subsequently worked in algorhythm and software development at Image Science from 1990 until 2001...
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Father Greg Goolsby
Parochial Vicar

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Fr. Greg Goolsby is a native of Atlanta, and a graduate of North Gwinnett High School. He holds a BA from Xavier Univ. (Cincinnati, OH), an M.Div. from the Catholic University of America (D.C.) and a J.D. from the Law School of Georgia State University. He has served at St....
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Deacon Bill McCarthy
Director of Pastoral Outreach

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William “Bill” McCarthy is a full-time deacon serving the parish of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Atlanta, Ga. A native Georgian with a gentle Southern drawl, Deacon Bill oversees community outreach, baptism preparation and certain support ministries. Recognizing the mission of bringing faith to the people, he brings a...
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Deacon Allen Underwood
Sacramental Registrar

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Froilan (Allen) Underwood was ordained to the diaconate in February, 2007. With a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Far Eastern University in Manila and a graduate of Naval Officer's course. As commissioned officer, Deacon Underwood served as Executive Commanding Officer of the Philippine Navy Seabees Construction Division. He has also...
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