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Diocese of Portland

The Diocese of Portland is a Catholic diocese in Maine, made up of 48 parishes served by 136 priests, and home to about 286,095 Catholics (2023). It was established on 29 July 1853.

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Diocese of Portland by the numbers

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

Catholics: 286,095
Total population: 1,362,357
Percent Catholic: 21%
Parishes: 48
Total priests: 136
Diocesan priests: 101
Religious priests: 35
Permanent deacons: 46
Area: 33,040 sq mi

Parishes in the Diocese of Portland

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About the Diocese of Portland

The Diocese of Portland comprises the Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries of its territory in Maine, under the pastoral care of its bishop. Its 48 parishes are where the life of the diocese happens — Sunday Mass, the sacraments, faith formation, and service to the community.

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