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Diocese of Brooklyn

The Diocese of Brooklyn is a Catholic diocese in New York, made up of 176 parishes served by 670 priests, and home to about 1,532,500 Catholics (2023). It was established on 29 July 1853.

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Diocese of Brooklyn — Catholic diocese in New York

Diocese of Brooklyn by the numbers

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

Catholics
1,532,500
Total population
5,114,000
Percent Catholic
30%
Parishes
176
Total priests
670
Diocesan priests
461
Religious priests
209
Permanent deacons
212
Area
180 sq mi

Parishes in the Diocese of Brooklyn

35 parishes on Catholic Connect of 176 reported in this diocese — more are added over time.

About the Diocese of Brooklyn

The Diocese of Brooklyn comprises the Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries of its territory in New York, under the pastoral care of its bishop. Its 176 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 Brooklyn

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