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Diocese of Providence

The Diocese of Providence is a Catholic diocese in Rhode Island, made up of 121 parishes served by 274 priests, and home to about 648,140 Catholics (2023). It was established on 16 February 1872.

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Diocese of Providence — Catholic diocese in Rhode Island
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Diocese of Providence by the numbers

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

Catholics
648,140
Total population
1,098,590
Percent Catholic
59%
Parishes
121
Total priests
274
Diocesan priests
192
Religious priests
82
Permanent deacons
87
Area
1,254 sq mi

Parishes in the Diocese of Providence

134 parishes on Catholic Connect.

About the Diocese of Providence

The Diocese of Providence comprises the Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries of its territory in Rhode Island, under the pastoral care of its bishop. Its 121 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 Providence 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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