Department - Chancellor
Education - Monsignor Dillon attended graduate school at the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., where he earned three degrees in canon law, including a doctorate. He studied for the priesthood at St. Patrick's College in Carlow.
Contact - ejdillon@hsccatl.com 
Phone - 678-904-4959

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. Prior to becoming the full-time pastor of Holy Spirit in 1997, Monsignor Dillon served as Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Atlanta (1988-1997), and as Administrator of the Archdiocese following the death of Archbishop Lyke until the appointment of Archbishop Donoghue. Before fulfilling these roles, he served for nearly two decades in various offices within the Archdiocese. Monsignor Dillon began his service as a priest when he was ordained in 1967 for service in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. His first assignment was as a Parochial Vicar at St. Anthony's located in southwest Atlanta. In addition to his role in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Monsignor Dillon has been a member of the Canon Law Society of America since 1968. The Society is active in the promotion of canonical and pastoral approaches to significant issues within the Roman Catholic Church and has been involved in the United States for the revitalization of church law. He has served in various capacities, including president of this 2,500 member organization (1975-1976). Sharing his passion for the subject, he served as an instructor in canon law in both the summer school at Catholic University (1978-1988) years and in the winter school program at the University of San Diego, California (1972-1979). Nationally recognized for his expertise in canon law, Monsignor Dillon was a consultor for the Canonical Affairs Committee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (1974-1977).