About the Erie Diocese

We are a diocese composed of the thirteen counties of Northwestern Pennsylvania with a Catholic population of about 225,000. Geographically, we are the largest diocese in the state covering 9,936 square miles! The diocese is primarily rural (farm lands, fields and forests) with one large city, Erie (the See city) and two medium metropolitan areas of Sharon and Meadville.

Serving the diocese are 126 parishes and 19 missions, with about 220 clergy and 370 religious women involved in various ministries. We educate about 11,500 students in elementary, middle and high schools; our religious education programs involve close to 15,700 children and youth.

Just over 1700 infants received baptism this past year and 220 adults entered the Church through the RCIA process. Approximately 2650 members of our parish families were called home to God this past year.

These facts tell you a little about what we are as a Church. Visit the rest of our Web site to see what is happening now and how you can be a part of us.

Driving Directions are also available if you are planning a trip to the Administrative offices of the Diocese at St. Mark Catholic Center.