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
144,669
Total Population
1,492,335
Catholic Population Percentage
10%
Diocesan Priests
179
Religious Order Priests
27
Total Priests in Diocese 298
Permanent Deacons
141
Sisters
181
Catholic Parishes
162
Catholic Hospitals
13
Catholic High Schools
2,458 students
Catholic Academies (PK-12)
770 Students
Catholic Elementary Schools
8,644 Students
Total Students in Catholic Schools
11,872
Total Students in Parish Religous Ed. Programs
9,906
Total Students Under Catholic Instruction
21,778
Percentage of Catholics in Each County of the Diocese
