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How Many Catholic Dioceses Are in the US?

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  • There are 197 Catholic jurisdictions in the U.S., including 177 Latin dioceses, 18 Eastern eparchies, and 2 special ordinariates.
  • A diocese is a local spiritual family, while an archdiocese has a position of leadership among neighboring dioceses, and an eparchy refers to dioceses in the Eastern Catholic Churches.
  • The Church is organized into ecclesiastical provinces for collaboration, consisting of a metropolitan archdiocese and suffragan dioceses, alongside U.S. Bishops’ regions for national coordination.
  • Being part of a diocese means having a bishop as your shepherd, being part of a larger faith community, and engaging in the mission to spread the Gospel in your local area.

A Shepherd’s Care in Every Corner: A Guide to the Catholic Dioceses of the United States Have you ever looked at a map of the United States and wondered how the Catholic Church, in her wisdom, ensures that every soul, in every city and small town, is cared for? It’s a question that goes beyond simple numbers and touches the very heart of how God provides for His family. The Church’s structure is not like a corporation with branch offices;…

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