Diocese · New York

Diocese of Buffalo

The Diocese of Buffalo is a Catholic diocese in New York, made up of 160 parishes served by 332 priests, and home to about 742,800 Catholics (2023). It was established on 23 April 1847.

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Diocese of Buffalo — Catholic diocese in New York

Diocese of Buffalo by the numbers

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

Catholics
742,800
Total population
1,561,100
Percent Catholic
47.6%
Parishes
160
Total priests
332
Diocesan priests
254
Religious priests
78
Permanent deacons
137
Area
6,377 sq mi

Parishes in the Diocese of Buffalo

195 parishes on Catholic Connect.

About the Diocese of Buffalo

The Diocese of Buffalo comprises the Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries of its territory in New York, under the pastoral care of its bishop. Its 160 parishes are where the life of the diocese happens — Sunday Mass, the sacraments, faith formation, and service to the community.

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