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Diocese of Pittsburgh

The Diocese of Pittsburgh is a Catholic diocese in Pennsylvania, made up of 107 parishes served by 389 priests, and home to about 618,731 Catholics (2023). It was established on 11 August 1843.

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

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

Catholics
618,731
Total population
1,746,900
Percent Catholic
35.4%
Parishes
107
Total priests
389
Diocesan priests
304
Religious priests
85
Permanent deacons
117
Area
3,755 sq mi

Parishes in the Diocese of Pittsburgh

180 parishes on Catholic Connect.

About the Diocese of Pittsburgh

The Diocese of Pittsburgh comprises the Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries of its territory in Pennsylvania, under the pastoral care of its bishop. Its 107 parishes are where the life of the diocese happens — Sunday Mass, the sacraments, faith formation, and service to the community.

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