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Diocese of Rockford

The Diocese of Rockford is a Catholic diocese in Illinois, made up of 105 parishes served by 210 priests, and home to about 496,000 Catholics (2022). It was established on 27 September 1908.

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Diocese of Rockford — Catholic diocese in Illinois
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Diocese of Rockford by the numbers

Most recent reported statistics (2022). Source: catholic-hierarchy.org.

Catholics
496,000
Total population
2,105,000
Percent Catholic
23.6%
Parishes
105
Total priests
210
Diocesan priests
183
Religious priests
27
Permanent deacons
139
Area
6,456 sq mi

Parishes in the Diocese of Rockford

58 parishes on Catholic Connect of 105 reported in this diocese — more are added over time.

About the Diocese of Rockford

The Diocese of Rockford comprises the Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries of its territory in Illinois, under the pastoral care of its bishop. Its 105 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 Rockford 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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