Archdiocese · Colorado

Archdiocese of Denver

The Archdiocese of Denver is a Catholic archdiocese in Colorado, made up of 124 parishes served by 297 priests, and home to about 620,000 Catholics (2023). It was established on 3 March 1868.

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Archdiocese of Denver — Catholic diocese in Colorado

Archdiocese of Denver by the numbers

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

Catholics
620,000
Total population
3,807,037
Percent Catholic
16.3%
Parishes
124
Total priests
297
Diocesan priests
200
Religious priests
97
Permanent deacons
187
Area
40,244 sq mi

Parishes in the Archdiocese of Denver

145 parishes on Catholic Connect.

About the Archdiocese of Denver

The Archdiocese of Denver comprises the Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries of its territory in Colorado, under the pastoral care of its bishop. Its 124 parishes are where the life of the diocese happens — Sunday Mass, the sacraments, faith formation, and service to the community.

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