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Diocese of Erie

The Diocese of Erie is a Catholic diocese in Pennsylvania, made up of 94 parishes served by 163 priests, and home to about 194,456 Catholics (2023). It was established on 29 July 1853.

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Diocese of Erie — Catholic diocese in Pennsylvania
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Diocese of Erie by the numbers

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

Catholics
194,456
Total population
810,232
Percent Catholic
24%
Parishes
94
Total priests
163
Diocesan priests
158
Religious priests
5
Permanent deacons
77
Area
9,939 sq mi

Parishes in the Diocese of Erie

128 parishes on Catholic Connect.

About the Diocese of Erie

The Diocese of Erie comprises the Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries of its territory in Pennsylvania, under the pastoral care of its bishop. Its 94 parishes are where the life of the diocese happens — Sunday Mass, the sacraments, faith formation, and service to the community.

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