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Diocese of Kansas City-Saint Joseph

The Diocese of Kansas City-Saint Joseph is a Catholic diocese in Missouri, made up of 86 parishes served by 164 priests, and home to about 120,756 Catholics (2023). It was established on 10 September 1880.

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Diocese of Kansas City-Saint Joseph — Catholic diocese in Missouri
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Diocese of Kansas City-Saint Joseph by the numbers

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

Catholics
120,756
Total population
1,583,646
Percent Catholic
7.6%
Parishes
86
Total priests
164
Diocesan priests
97
Religious priests
67
Permanent deacons
84
Area
15,542 sq mi

Parishes in the Diocese of Kansas City-Saint Joseph

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About the Diocese of Kansas City-Saint Joseph

The Diocese of Kansas City-Saint Joseph comprises the Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries of its territory in Missouri, under the pastoral care of its bishop. Its 86 parishes are where the life of the diocese happens — Sunday Mass, the sacraments, faith formation, and service to the community.

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