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Archdiocese of Boston

The Archdiocese of Boston is a Catholic archdiocese in Massachusetts, made up of 253 parishes served by 949 priests, and home to about 2,023,300 Catholics (2023). It was established on 8 April 1808.

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Archdiocese of Boston by the numbers

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

Catholics
2,023,300
Total population
4,496,207
Percent Catholic
45%
Parishes
253
Total priests
949
Diocesan priests
614
Religious priests
335
Permanent deacons
298
Area
2,466 sq mi

Parishes in the Archdiocese of Boston

317 parishes on Catholic Connect.

About the Archdiocese of Boston

The Archdiocese of Boston comprises the Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries of its territory in Massachusetts, under the pastoral care of its bishop. Its 253 parishes are where the life of the diocese happens — Sunday Mass, the sacraments, faith formation, and service to the community.

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