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Diocese of Scranton

The Diocese of Scranton is a Catholic diocese in Pennsylvania, made up of 114 parishes served by 255 priests, and home to about 317,429 Catholics (2023). It was established on 3 March 1868.

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Diocese of Scranton — Catholic diocese in Pennsylvania
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Diocese of Scranton by the numbers

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

Catholics
317,429
Total population
1,098,910
Percent Catholic
28.9%
Parishes
114
Total priests
255
Diocesan priests
214
Religious priests
41
Permanent deacons
93
Area
8,850 sq mi

Parishes in the Diocese of Scranton

119 parishes on Catholic Connect.

About the Diocese of Scranton

The Diocese of Scranton comprises the Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries of its territory in Pennsylvania, under the pastoral care of its bishop. Its 114 parishes are where the life of the diocese happens — Sunday Mass, the sacraments, faith formation, and service to the community.

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