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Archdiocese of San Francisco

The Archdiocese of San Francisco is a Catholic archdiocese in California, made up of 78 parishes served by 336 priests, and home to about 475,000 Catholics (2023). It was established on 29 July 1853.

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Archdiocese of San Francisco by the numbers

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

Catholics
475,000
Total population
1,890,000
Percent Catholic
25.1%
Parishes
78
Total priests
336
Diocesan priests
193
Religious priests
143
Permanent deacons
91
Area
2,326 sq mi

Parishes in the Archdiocese of San Francisco

101 parishes on Catholic Connect.

About the Archdiocese of San Francisco

The Archdiocese of San Francisco comprises the Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries of its territory in California, under the pastoral care of its bishop. Its 78 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 San Francisco 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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