Archdiocese · Pennsylvania

Archdiocese of Philadelphia

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is a Catholic archdiocese in Pennsylvania, made up of 214 parishes served by 715 priests, and home to about 1,546,350 Catholics (2023). It was established on 8 April 1808.

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Archdiocese of Philadelphia by the numbers

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

Catholics
1,546,350
Total population
4,195,425
Percent Catholic
36.9%
Parishes
214
Total priests
715
Diocesan priests
465
Religious priests
250
Permanent deacons
297
Area
2,202 sq mi

Parishes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

24 parishes on Catholic Connect of 214 reported in this diocese — more are added over time.

About the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia comprises the Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries of its territory in Pennsylvania, under the pastoral care of its bishop. Its 214 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 Archdiocese of Philadelphia

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