Class of 2024 Commencement

The Class of 2024 Commencement Activities ceremonies and festivities will take place on Thursday, May 23rd at 11am est!

‍We’re delighted to return to the Atlanta area for our in-person commencement ceremonies, and will continue to offer a virtual option for those who are unable to attend in Atlanta. Graduation will be held again at Mary our Queen Parish in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.

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IN-PERSON LOCATION:‍

‍Mary Our Queen Catholic Church

‍6260 The Corners Parkway

Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092

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‍VIRTUAL LOCATION:

‍‍TBD for Graduates, YouTube for families & friends watching

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COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER:

Monsignor James P. Shea, President of University of Mary

Monsignor James P. Shea was inaugurated in 2009 as the sixth president of the University of Mary, succeeding Sister Thomas Welder, O.S.B., who had served as president for 31 years.

Msgr. Shea grew up on a dairy farm near Hazelton, North Dakota. He earned a bachelor's degree and a licentiate in philosophy as a Basselin Fellow in the School of Philosophy at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, later studying theology at the Gregorian and Lateran universities in Rome. Upon completion of his seminary formation at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, Msgr. Shea was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Bismarck in 2002.

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‍FACULTY SPEAKER:

To be announced at a later date.

HOTEL ROOM BLOCK

We have secured a room block at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. To reserve a room starting at the discounted rate of $129/night (breakfast included), use this link, or call the hotel and mention "Kolbe Academy Graduation". The block is available May 21-24.

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GRADUATE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration information will be sent to graduates via Schoology and parent emails. Virtual attendee information and links will be sent upon registration. A YouTube link to share with your family and friends will be sent out as the date approaches. For more information, please visit this link.