The Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh comprises the 54 eastern counties of North Carolina, covering 33,088 square miles with a population of 5,305,066. The diocese is divided into eight deaneries with a total of 81 parishes, 13 missions, three stations, and four centers for campus ministry. The diocese is served by 171 diocesan, religious order and extern priests and includes an estimated 510,000 Catholics. In addition to the growing Hispanic population, the diocese has become home to an increasing number of Catholics from the African and Asian countries. Approximately five percent of the Catholic population is native to North Carolina. (Statistics are based on data as of Dec. 31, 2024.)
Map of the Diocese (PDF)
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