Archdiocese · District of Columbia

Archdiocese of Washington

The Archdiocese of Washington is a Catholic archdiocese in District of Columbia, made up of 139 parishes served by 812 priests, and home to about 647,417 Catholics (2023).

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Archdiocese of Washington — Catholic diocese in District of Columbia

Archdiocese of Washington by the numbers

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

Catholics
647,417
Total population
3,091,984
Percent Catholic
20.9%
Parishes
139
Total priests
812
Diocesan priests
427
Religious priests
385
Permanent deacons
177
Area
2,103 sq mi

Parishes in the Archdiocese of Washington

165 parishes on Catholic Connect.

About the Archdiocese of Washington

The Archdiocese of Washington comprises the Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries of its territory in District of Columbia, under the pastoral care of its bishop. Its 139 parishes are where the life of the diocese happens — Sunday Mass, the sacraments, faith formation, and service to the community.

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