Quick Facts About the Diocese of San Bernardino

  • The Diocese of San Bernardino serves about 1.2 million Catholics across San Bernardino and Riverside counties, making it the nation’s 12th largest diocese.
  • The Diocese of San Bernardino covers 27,293 square miles, an area larger than nine U.S. states.
  • The Diocese contains 93 parishes, 12 missions, 30 schools and two Catholic hospitals.
  • There are 241 priests in active ministry in the diocese: 116 diocesan priests and 125 religious priests.
  • There are 145 Sisters and 107 Permanent Deacons ministering in the diocese.
  • Parishes in the diocese offer Mass in 12 different languages.
  • Catholic Charities San Bernardino-Riverside provides food, shelter and employment assistance to 20,000 families each year.

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The Diocese of San Bernardino serves about 1.2 million Catholics across San Bernardino and Riverside counties…
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When was the Diocese of San Bernardino created? The Diocese was established November 6, 1978 by Pope Paul VI…
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