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Diocese of Richmond

The Diocese of Richmond is a Catholic diocese in Virginia, made up of 138 parishes served by 185 priests, and home to about 266,674 Catholics (2023). It was established on 11 July 1820.

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Diocese of Richmond — Catholic diocese in Virginia
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Diocese of Richmond by the numbers

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

Catholics
266,674
Total population
5,244,996
Percent Catholic
5.1%
Parishes
138
Total priests
185
Diocesan priests
166
Religious priests
19
Permanent deacons
135
Area
36,276 sq mi

Parishes in the Diocese of Richmond

151 parishes on Catholic Connect.

About the Diocese of Richmond

The Diocese of Richmond comprises the Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries of its territory in Virginia, under the pastoral care of its bishop. Its 138 parishes are where the life of the diocese happens — Sunday Mass, the sacraments, faith formation, and service to the community.

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