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Diocese of Bridgeport

The Diocese of Bridgeport is a Catholic diocese in Connecticut, made up of 73 parishes served by 200 priests, and home to about 441,000 Catholics (2023). It was established on 6 August 1953.

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Diocese of Bridgeport — Catholic diocese in Connecticut

Diocese of Bridgeport by the numbers

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

Catholics
441,000
Total population
957,419
Percent Catholic
46.1%
Parishes
73
Total priests
200
Diocesan priests
188
Religious priests
12
Permanent deacons
92
Area
626 sq mi

Parishes in the Diocese of Bridgeport

7 parishes on Catholic Connect of 73 reported in this diocese — more are added over time.

About the Diocese of Bridgeport

The Diocese of Bridgeport comprises the Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries of its territory in Connecticut, under the pastoral care of its bishop. Its 73 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 Bridgeport

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