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Diocese of Allentown

The Diocese of Allentown is a Catholic diocese in Pennsylvania, made up of 80 parishes served by 173 priests, and home to about 243,300 Catholics (2022). It was established on 28 January 1961.

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Diocese of Allentown — Catholic diocese in Pennsylvania
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Diocese of Allentown by the numbers

Most recent reported statistics (2022). Source: catholic-hierarchy.org.

Catholics
243,300
Total population
1,301,308
Percent Catholic
18.7%
Parishes
80
Total priests
173
Diocesan priests
131
Religious priests
42
Permanent deacons
132
Area
2,774 sq mi

Parishes in the Diocese of Allentown

50 parishes on Catholic Connect of 80 reported in this diocese — more are added over time.

Financial transparency

The Diocese of Allentown publishes financial information online. Financial Transparency →

About the Diocese of Allentown

The Diocese of Allentown comprises the Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries of its territory in Pennsylvania, under the pastoral care of its bishop. Its 80 parishes are where the life of the diocese happens — Sunday Mass, the sacraments, faith formation, and service to the community.

Find a parish in the Diocese of Allentown

Use the free Catholic Connect Find Mass map to find parishes near you in Allentown 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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