Diocese · Florida

Diocese of Saint Petersburg

The Diocese of Saint Petersburg is a Catholic diocese in Florida, made up of 75 parishes served by 304 priests, and home to about 504,620 Catholics (2023). It was established on 2 March 1968.

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Diocese of Saint Petersburg — Catholic diocese in Florida

Diocese of Saint Petersburg by the numbers

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

Catholics
504,620
Total population
3,409,597
Percent Catholic
14.8%
Parishes
75
Total priests
304
Diocesan priests
209
Religious priests
95
Permanent deacons
120
Area
3,178 sq mi

Parishes in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg

81 parishes on Catholic Connect.

About the Diocese of Saint Petersburg

The Diocese of Saint Petersburg comprises the Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries of its territory in Florida, under the pastoral care of its bishop. Its 75 parishes are where the life of the diocese happens — Sunday Mass, the sacraments, faith formation, and service to the community.

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