List of dioceses in the United States
This is the list of Catholic dioceses in the United States.
Territorial provinces and dioceses
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Puerto Rican Episcopal Conference
Episcopal Conference of the Pacific
| Map | Diocese | Coat of Arms |
|---|---|---|
Ecclesiastical Province of Agaña | ||
| File:Archdiocese of Agaña map.png | Archdiocese of Agaña(This diocese covers the U.S. territory of Guam.) | File:Coat of arms of the Archdiocese of Agaña.svg |
| File:Diocese of Chalan Kanoa map.png | Diocese of Chalan Kanoa(This diocese covers the U.S. territory of the Northern Mariana Islands.) | File:Coat of arms of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa.svg |
Ecclesiastical Province of Samoa–Apia | ||
| File:Catholic dioceses of the Samoa Islands.png | Diocese of Samoa–Pago Pago(This diocese covers the U.S. territory of American Samoa.) | File:Coat of arms of the Diocese of Samoa–Pago Pago.svg |
Military archdiocese
Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS) serves as the endorsing agency for Catholic chaplains in the U.S. military and also provides pastoral services to Catholics serving in the U.S. armed forces, patients in Veterans Affairs hospitals, and their families.
It was created by Pope John Paul II in 1985, although its roots go back further with military vicariates and earlier forms of chaplaincy support.
Unlike traditional dioceses that are geographically bound, the AMS has jurisdiction over:
- All U.S. military installations worldwide.
- U.S. diplomatic missions.
- Veterans Administration facilities in the U.S.
The AMS is led by an Archbishop, who works with auxiliary bishops, all of whom are responsible for ensuring the sacramental needs of Catholic military personnel are met.
Catholic priests who serve as military chaplains must receive endorsement from the AMS. This means they are approved to serve both as priests and as military officers.
Eastern Catholic eparchies
The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC) in the United States is organized under a structure that reflects both its religious tradition and its adaptation to the American context. The highest level of organization for the UGCC in the U.S. is the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia. This is essentially the equivalent of an archdiocese in the Latin Rite.
Under the Archeparchy, there are several eparchies:
- Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Chicago (St. Nicholas in Chicago)
- Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Stamford (serves the New England area and New York)
- Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Parma (covers the Midwest, parts of the South, and the West excluding California)
- Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saint Josaphat in Parma (This was merged into the Parma Eparchy but was historically separate.)
The leadership includes:
- Metropolitan Archbishop: Heads the Archeparchy of Philadelphia.
- Eparchs: These are the bishops who lead each eparchy.
| Map | Diocese | Coat of Arms |
|---|---|---|
Province of Philadelphia (Ukrainian) | ||
| File:Metropolia of Philadelphia for the Ukrainians map.png | Archeparchy of Philadelphia | |
| Eparchy of Chicago | ||
| Eparchy of Parma | ||
| Eparchy of Stamford | ||
The Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church in the United States is structured under the umbrella of the Byzantine Catholic Metropolitan Church of Pittsburgh. The Archeparchy of Pittsburgh is the metropolitan see for the Ruthenian Greek Catholics in the U.S. This means the Metropolitan Archbishop of Pittsburgh is the head of the Church in America. It is composed of a few Eparchies (Dioceses):
- Eparchy of Parma: Serves parishes primarily in Ohio, but also in parts of several other states including Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and others in the Midwest.
- Eparchy of Passaic: Covers the Eastern U.S., including New Jersey, New York, Florida, and several other states along the East Coast.
- Eparchy of Phoenix: Originally established as the Eparchy of Van Nuys in California, it was later moved to Phoenix, Arizona, covering the Western United States.
The Leadership:
- Metropolitan Archbishop: The leader of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh, who has certain oversight responsibilities over all the Ruthenian eparchies in the U.S.
- Eparchs: Bishops who head each of the respective eparchies.
| Map | Diocese | Coat of Arms |
|---|---|---|
Province of Pittsburgh (Ruthenian) | ||
| File:Metropolia of Pittsburgh for the Ruthenians map.png | Archeparchy of Pittsburgh | |
| Eparchy of Parma | File:CoA Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma.svg | |
| Eparchy of Passaic | ||
| Eparchy of Phoenix | ||
| Exarchate of Toronto (Canada) | ||
Eastern Catholic eparchies in the United States immediately subject to the Holy See
In the United States, there are several Eastern Catholic eparchies (dioceses) that are immediately subject to the Holy See, meaning they are not part of a larger metropolitan structure within the U.S. but rather report directly to Rome. Here's an overview of these eparchies:
Armenian Catholic Eparchy of Our Lady of Nareg
- Location: Based in Glendale, California, but serves Armenian Catholics across the United States and Canada.
- Background: The Armenian Catholic Church is an Eastern Catholic Church in full communion with Rome. This eparchy was established to minister to the Armenian diaspora.
Chaldean Catholic Eparchy of St. Peter the Apostle
- Location: Headquartered in El Cajon, California, it serves Chaldean Catholics throughout the Western United States.
- Background: The Chaldean Catholic Church originates from Iraq, with many followers having migrated due to conflicts in their home region.
Chaldean Catholic Eparchy of St. Thomas the Apostle
- Location: Based in Southfield, Michigan, this eparchy serves the Eastern United States.
- Background: Similar to its counterpart in the West, it caters to the Chaldean community, focusing on preserving their liturgical and cultural traditions.
Maronite Catholic Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn
- Location: Covers the Eastern United States with its seat in Brooklyn, New York.
- Background: The Maronite Church has its roots in Lebanon, and this eparchy serves Maronite Catholics who have settled in the U.S.
Maronite Catholic Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon
- Location: Based in Los Angeles, California, it serves Maronite Catholics in the Western and Midwestern United States.
- Background: This eparchy works in tandem with the Brooklyn eparchy to cover all Maronite faithful in the U.S.
Melkite Greek Catholic Eparchy of Newton
- Location: Its cathedral is in Newton, Massachusetts, and it serves Melkite Greek Catholics throughout the United States.
- Background: The Melkite Church has origins in the Middle East, particularly in what is now Syria, Lebanon, and Israel/Palestine.
Syriac Catholic Eparchy of Our Lady of Deliverance
- Location: Based in Bayonne, New Jersey, it serves the Syriac Catholic community across the United States.
- Background: The Syriac Catholic Church is another Eastern Catholic Church from the Middle East, with significant populations from Iraq and Syria.
Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of St. Thomas of Chicago
- Location: Located in Chicago, Illinois, this eparchy serves the Syro-Malabar Catholics, who trace their origin to Kerala, India.
- Background: This Church is one of the most significant Eastern Catholic Churches in terms of the number of faithful, and it has seen considerable growth in the diaspora due to migration from India.
Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy of the USA and Canada
- Location: The eparchy's main office is in Elmont, New York, but it serves the entire United States and Canada.
- Background: The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church also has its roots in Kerala, India, with a mission to serve its community abroad.
Personal ordinariate (Anglican Use)
The Personal Ordinariates for former Anglicans entering into full communion with the Catholic Church are unique structures created to accommodate groups of Anglicans or Episcopalians wishing to maintain some elements of their liturgical, spiritual, and pastoral traditions while being fully Catholic.
In 2009, Pope Benedict XVI issued the apostolic constitution Anglicanorum Coetibus, which provided for the establishment of personal ordinariates for former Anglicans. This was in response to requests from various Anglican groups seeking to retain aspects of their patrimony while entering into full communion with the Catholic Church.
Personal Ordinariate is similar to a diocese but is not bound by geographical boundaries; instead, it serves members wherever they are located. There are three such ordinariates worldwide:
- The Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham - For England, Scotland, and Wales.
- The Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter - For the United States and Canada.
- Headquarters: Based in Houston, Texas.
- Ordinary: The head of this ordinariate has the equivalent authority of a bishop but might not necessarily be ordained as a bishop if he is married (a nod to the Anglican tradition where clergy can be married). However, he exercises jurisdiction over the faithful of the ordinariate.
- The Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross - For Australia and Japan.
Former US dioceses
| Diocese | Cathedral | History | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Allegheny | St. Peter Church | •1876.01.11: Established as the Diocese of Allegheny with territory from the Diocese of Pittsburgh
•1889.07.01: Suppressed, with its territory returned to the Diocese of Pittsburgh •1971: Title of Bishop of Allegheny Restored as Titular Episcopal See |
[1] |
| Diocese of Alton | Church of Sts. Peter and Paul | •1853.07.29: Established as the Diocese of Quincy, with territory from the Diocese of Chicago
•1857.01.09: See Transferred and Title Changed to Diocese of Alton •1887.01.07: Lost territory to establish the Diocese of Belleville •1923.10.26: See Transferred and Title Changed to the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois •1995: Title of Bishop of Alton Restored as Titular Episcopal See |
[2] |
| Diocese of Bardstown | Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral | •1808.04.08: Established as the Diocese of Bardstown with territory from the Diocese of Baltimore
•1821.06.19: Lost territory to establish the Diocese of Cincinnati •1834.05.06: Lost territory to establish the Diocese of Vincennes •1837.07.28: Lost territory to establish the Diocese of Nashville •1841.02.13: See Transferred and Title Changed to Diocese of Louisville •1937: Elevated to Archdiocese •1995: Title of Bishop of Bardstown Restored as Titular Episcopal See |
[3] |
| Diocese of Both Californias | •1840.04.27: Established as the Diocese of Both Californias with territory from the Diocese of Sonora
•1849.11.20: Title Changed to Diocese of Monterey •1859: Title Changed to Diocese of Monterey-Los Angeles •1892: Title Changed to Diocese of Los Angeles-San Diego •1922: Lost territory to establish the Diocese of Monterrey-Fresno •1936: Elevated to Archdiocese; lost territory to establish the Diocese of San Diego •1976: Lost territory to establish the Diocese of Orange 1978: Lost territory to establish the Diocese of San Bernardino •1996: Title of Bishop of Both Californias Restored as Titular Episcopal See |
[4][5] | |
| Diocese of Concordia | Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church | •1887.08.02: Established as the Diocese of Concordia with territory from the Diocese of Leavenworth
•1944.12.23: See transferred and title changed to Diocese of Salina •1995: Title of Bishop of Concordia Restored as Titular Episcopal See |
[6] |
| Diocese of Grass Valley | St. Patrick Church | •1860.09.27: Established as the Apostolic Vicariate of Marysville with territory from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of San Francisco
•1868.03.22: Promoted as Diocese of Grass Valley •1886.05.28: Title Changed to Diocese of Sacramento •1995: Restored as Titular Episcopal See of Grass Valley |
[7] |
| Diocese of Jamestown | St. James Church | •1889.11.10: Established as the Diocese of Jamestown with territory from the Apostolic Vicariate of Dakota
•1897.04.06: See Transferred and Title Changed to Diocese of Fargo •1995: Title of Bishop of Jamestown Restored as Titular Episcopal |
[8] |
| Diocese of Juneau | Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary | •1951.06.23: Established as Diocese of Juneau from Apostolic Vicariate of Alaska
•1966.01.22: Lost territory to establish Metropolitan Archdiocese of Anchorage •2020.05.19: Suppressed to Metropolitan Archdiocese of Anchorage–Juneau |
[9] |
| Diocese of Kearney | St. James Church | •1912.03.08: Established as the Diocese of Kearney with territory from the Diocese of Omaha
•1917.04.11: See transferred and title changed to Diocese of Grand Island •1995: Title of Bishop of Kearney Restored as Titular Episcopal See |
[10] |
| Diocese of Lead | St. Patrick Church | •1902.08.04: Established as the Diocese of Lead with territory from the Diocese of Sioux Falls
•1930.08.01: See transferred and title changed to Diocese of Rapid City •1995: Title of Bishop of Lead Restored as Titular Episcopal See |
[11] |
| Diocese of Leavenworth | Church of the Immaculate Conception | •1850.07.19: Established as the Apostolic Vicariate of Indian Territory East of the Rocky Mountains with territory from the Archdiocese of St Louis
•1857.01.06: Lost territory to establish the Apostolic Vicariate of Nebraska •1857: Title changed to Apostolic Vicariate of Kansas •1877.05.22: Promoted as Diocese of Leavenworth •1887.08.02: Lost territory to establish the Diocese of Wichita and Diocese of Concordia •1891.05.29: Title Changed to Diocese of Kansas City, Kansas •1897.03.05: Title Changed to Diocese of Leavenworth •1947.05.10: See Transferred and Title Changed to Diocese of Kansas City in Kansas •1952: Elevated to Archdiocese •1995: Title of Bishop of Leavenworth Restored as Titular Episcopal See |
[12] |
| Diocese of Natchez | St. Mary Basilica | •1826.07.18: Established as the Apostolic Vicariate of Mississippi with territory from the Diocese of Louisiana
•1837.07.28: Promoted as Diocese of Natchez •1956.12.18: Title Changed to Diocese of Natchez–Jackson •1977.03.01: See Transferred and Title Changed to Diocese of Natchez; lost territory to establish the Diocese of Biloxi and Diocese of Jackson •1977.03.01: Title of Bishop of Natchez Designated as Titular Episcopal See |
[13] |
| Diocese of Natchitoches | Basilica of the Immaculate Conception | •1853.07.29: Established as the Diocese of Natchitoches with territory from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of New Orleans
•1910.08.06: See Transferred and Title Changed to Diocese of Alexandria •1977: Title Changed to Diocese of Alexandria-Shreveport •1986: Title Changed to Diocese of Alexandria; lost territory to establish the Diocese of Shreveport •1995: Title of Bishop of Natchitoches Restored as Titular Episcopal See |
[14] |
| Diocese of Nesqually | Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater | •1850.05.31: Established as the Diocese of Nesqually with territory from the Diocese of Walla Walla
•1853.07.29: Gained territory from the suppressed Diocese of Walla Walla •1907.09.11: See Transferred and Title Changed to Diocese of Seattle •1951: Elevated as Archdiocese of Seattle •1995: Title of Bishop of Nesqually Restored as Titular Episcopal See |
[15] |
| Diocese of Oregon City | St. John the Apostle Church | •1843.12.01: Established as the Apostolic Vicariate of Oregon with territory from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Baltimore and Archdiocese of Quebec
•1846.07.24: Promoted as Diocese of Oregon City; lost territory to establish the Diocese of Vancouver Island and Diocese of Walla Walla •1850.07.29: Elevated to Metropolitan Archdiocese of Oregon City •1868.03.03: Lost territory to establish the Apostolic Vicariate of Idaho and Montana •1894: Gained territory from the Diocese of Vancouver Island •1903.06.19: Lost territory to establish the Diocese of Baker City •1928.09.26: See Transferred and Title Changed to Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon •1996: Title of Archbishop of Oregon City Restored as Titular Metropolitan See |
[16] |
| Diocese of Quincy | •1853.07.29: Established as the Diocese of Quincy with territory from the Diocese of Chicago
•1857.01.09: See Transferred and Title Changed to Diocese of Alton •1887.01.07: Lost territory to establish the Diocese of Belleville •1923.10.26: See Transferred and Title Changed to Diocese of Springfield in Illinois •1995: Title of Bishop of Alton Restored as Titular Episcopal See |
[17] | |
| Diocese of Saint Joseph | •1868.03.03: Established as Diocese of Saint Joseph with territory from the Archdiocese of Saint Louis
•1956.07.02: Suppressed, merged with the Diocese of Kansas City(Mo.) to form the Diocese of Kansas City–Saint Joseph, and lost territory to establish Diocese of Jefferson City and Diocese of Springfield–Cape Girardeau |
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| Diocese of Sault Sainte Marie | Holy Name of Mary Pro-Cathedral | •1853.07.29: Established as the Apostolic Vicariate of Upper Michigan with territory from the Diocese of Detroit
•1857.01.09: Elevated as Diocese of Sault Sainte Marie •1865.10.23: Title Changed to Diocese of Sault Sainte Marie–Marquette •1937.01.03: See Transferred and Title Changed to Diocese of Marquette •1995: Title of Bishop of Sault Sainte Marie Restored as Titular Episcopal See •1996: Title of Titular See Changed to Bishop of Sault Sainte Marie in Michigan |
[18] |
| Diocese of Vincennes | Basilica of St. Francis Xavier | •1834.05.06: Established as the Diocese of Vincennes with territory from the Diocese of Bardstown
•1857.01.08: Lost territory to establish the Diocese of Fort Wayne •1898.03.28: See Transferred and Title Changed to Diocese of Indianapolis •1944: Elevated to Metropolitan Archdiocese of Indianapolis; lost territory to establish the Diocese of Evansville •1995: Title of Bishop of Vincennes Restored as Titular Episcopal See |
[19] |
| Diocese of Walla Walla | •1846.07.24: Established as the Diocese of Walla Walla with territory from the Apostolic Vicariate of Oregon
•1850.05.31: Lost territory to establish the Diocese of Nesqually •1853.07.29: Suppressed, with territory annexed to the Diocese of Nesqually •1971: Title of Bishop of Walla Walla Restored as Titular Episcopal See |
[20] |
Related
References
- ↑ "Titular Episcopal See of Allegheny". 21 February 2016. http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/former/t0097.htm.
- ↑ "Titular Episcopal See of Alton". 21 February 2016. http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/former/t0101.htm.
- ↑ "Titular Episcopal See of Bardstown". http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/former/t0275.htm.
- ↑ "Titular Episcopal See of Both Californias". 21 February 2016. http://www.dioceseofmonterey.org/about.aspx.
- ↑ Template:Catholic-hierarchy
- ↑ "Titular Episcopal See of Concordia". 21 February 2016. http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/former/t0556.htm.
- ↑ "Titular Episcopal See of Grass Valley". 21 February 2016. http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/former/t0897.htm.
- ↑ "Titular Episcopal See of Jamestown". 21 February 2016. http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/former/t0949.htm.
- ↑ "Diocese of Juneau". 19 May 2020. http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/former/june0.htm.
- ↑ "Titular Episcopal See of Kearney". 21 February 2016. http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/former/t0959.htm.
- ↑ "Titular Episcopal See of Lead". 21 February 2016. http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/former/t0993.htm.
- ↑ "Titular Episcopal See of Leavenworth". 21 February 2016. http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/former/t0994.htm.
- ↑ "Titular Episcopal See of Natchez". 21 February 2016. http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/former/t1229.htm.
- ↑ "Titular Episcopal See of Nachitoches". 21 February 2016. http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/former/t1230.htm.
- ↑ "Titular Episcopal See of Nesqually". 21 February 2016. http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/former/t1253.htm.
- ↑ "Titular Episcopal See of Oregon City". 21 February 2016. http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/former/t1316.htm.
- ↑ "Titular Episcopal See of Quincy". 21 February 2016. http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/former/t1440.htm.
- ↑ "Titular Episcopal See of Sault Sainte Marie". 21 February 2016. http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/former/t1523.htm.
- ↑ "Titular Episcopal See of Vincennes". 21 February 2016. http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/former/t1973.htm.
- ↑ "Titular Episcopal See of Walla Walla". 21 February 2016. http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/former/t1986.htm.