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Diocese of San Jose in California

The Diocese of San Jose in California is a Catholic diocese in , made up of 49 parishes served by 329 priests, and home to about 689,000 Catholics (2023). It was established on 27 January 1981.

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Diocese of San Jose in California by the numbers

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

Catholics: 689,000
Total population: 1,885,508
Percent Catholic: 36.5%
Parishes: 49
Total priests: 329
Diocesan priests: 146
Religious priests: 183
Permanent deacons: 29
Area: 1,300 sq mi

Parishes in the Diocese of San Jose in California

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About the Diocese of San Jose in California

The Diocese of San Jose in California comprises the Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries of its territory in , under the pastoral care of its bishop. Its 49 parishes are where the life of the diocese happens — Sunday Mass, the sacraments, faith formation, and service to the community.

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