Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois - Statistics

Statistics

As of 2007:

  • 151,601 Catholics
  • 132 parishes
  • 87 active priests; 62 religious institute priests
  • 122 diocesan priests (including retired and serving outside the diocese)
  • 6 Catholic hospitals

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