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Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is a Catholic archdiocese in Minnesota, made up of 185 parishes served by 419 priests, and home to about 921,300 Catholics (2023). It was established on 19 July 1850.

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Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis — Catholic diocese in Minnesota
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Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis by the numbers

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

Catholics
921,300
Total population
3,532,316
Percent Catholic
26.1%
Parishes
185
Total priests
419
Diocesan priests
342
Religious priests
77
Permanent deacons
181
Area
5,580 sq mi

Parishes in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

208 parishes on Catholic Connect.

About the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis comprises the Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries of its territory in Minnesota, under the pastoral care of its bishop. Its 185 parishes are where the life of the diocese happens — Sunday Mass, the sacraments, faith formation, and service to the community.

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