Peoria is the central city of the Diocese. The Diocese of Peoria serves nearly 200,000 Catholics living in 26 counties, from Ottawa to Lincoln, Danville to the Quad Cities.
Diocese Established 1877
Square Miles 16,933
Counties 26
Total Number of Catholics
132,205
Total Population
1,492,335
Catholic Population Percentage
9%
Diocesan Priests
157
Religious Order Priests
20
Total Priests in Diocese
177
Permanent Deacons
144
Sisters
148
Catholic Parishes
157
Catholic Hospitals
13
Catholic High Schools
2,017 students
Catholic Elementary Schools
7,360 Students
Total Students in Catholic Schools
9,337
Total Students in Parish Religous Ed. Programs
5,645
Total Students Under Catholic Instruction
15,022
Percentage of Catholics in Each County of the Diocese
