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Diocese of Albany

The Diocese of Albany is a Catholic diocese in New York, made up of 126 parishes served by 175 priests, and home to about 316,600 Catholics (2023). It was established on 23 April 1847.

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Diocese of Albany by the numbers

Most recent reported statistics (2023). Source: catholic-hierarchy.org.

Catholics
316,600
Total population
1,401,400
Percent Catholic
22.6%
Parishes
126
Total priests
175
Diocesan priests
153
Religious priests
22
Permanent deacons
114
Area
10,422 sq mi

Parishes in the Diocese of Albany

150 parishes on Catholic Connect.

Financial transparency

We didn't find a published financial report on the Diocese of Albany's website. US dioceses are exempt from IRS Form 990 (the church exemption), so financial reporting is voluntary and varies by diocese.

About the Diocese of Albany

The Diocese of Albany comprises the Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries of its territory in New York, under the pastoral care of its bishop. Its 126 parishes are where the life of the diocese happens — Sunday Mass, the sacraments, faith formation, and service to the community.

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Use the free Catholic Connect Find Mass map to find parishes near you in Albany and across the diocese, with Sunday, vigil, and daily Mass times plus confession and Adoration. You can also explore Catholic schools and Catholic Charities in the area.

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