DATA COMPOSITE
Facts and Figures for Year Ending 2025
Archdiocesan Overview
Archdiocese of Chicago
1,411 Square miles
Cook and Lake Counties
6 Vicariates
Demographic Profile of the Archdiocese of Chicago
Estimates of Catholic Population
Total Archdiocese
2,500,000
2,250,000
2,000,000
1,750,000
1,500,000
1,947,000
Catholic Population of Archdiocese
5,901,000
Total Population Change By Major Areas of Archdiocese
1950-2020 Census Years
Thousands
City of Chicago Suburban Cook County Lake County
Percent Change in Total Population GroupsArea of Archdiocese
2010 to 2020 Census
*Source: US Census Bureau
Change in Total Percent of PopulationTotal Archdiocese
*Source: US Census Bureau
Population Groups By Vicariate
2020 Census
Languages Spoken at Home by Vicariate
All Persons 5 Years Old and Over -2020 U.S. Census
English Only
Diocesan Priests, Deacons, Women and
Men Religious, and Lay Personnel in the Archdiocese
Total Number of Diocesan Priests
Includes Active and Retired
Average age: 65
As of January 2026
Racial/Ethnic Background of Diocesan Priests
As of January 2026
Racial/Ethnic Background of Diocesan Priests
by Age Grouping
As of January 2026
Under Age 50
Age 50 and Older
Birthplace of Diocesan Priests by Age Grouping
As of January 2026
Under Age 50
Age 50 and Older
Diocesan Priests by Age Group
As of January 2026
Average Age: 65
Diocesan Priests By Category
Parochial, Other Ministries, and Retired as of
As of January 2026
Total Number of Religious Priests
As of January 2026
Religious Priests at Parishes Pastored by
Religious or Diocesan Priests
Total Number of Religious Brothers
Total Number of Women Religious
Includes all Women Religious in Residence in Archdiocese
*As of January 2026
Number of Active Deacons
Racial/Ethnic Background of Deacons-Current
Parishes, Religious Education, and Catholic Schools
Parishes
Number of Parishes in Archdiocese
Archdiocesan Sacramental Data
FY20 Sacraments were impacted by Covid-19 pandemic
Parishes by October Count
2025 October Count Figures
Number of Assigned Priests by October Count -2026
October Count
1,000 to 1,499 1,500 to 1,999
Over 2,000 Persons
11 15
113
122
55 76
392**
* Figure does not include Missions ** Figure includes pastors assigned to multiple parishes
Number of Assigned Priests
As of January 2026*
Number of Parishes/Missions
*Includes parishes with an administrator
# of Priests
One Two Three Four Five+
Number of Scheduled Masses in Parishes/Missions
Masses and Attendance by Language -2025
Parishes and Missions
Religious Education
Archdiocesan School System
Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools
Number of Elementary Schools in Archdiocese
Elementary Schools by
Sponsorship
Number of Secondary Schools in Archdiocese
Secondary Schools by Sponsorship
Other Archdiocesan Structures
Mundelein Seminary Enrollment Trends
Catholic Charities
In fiscal 2025, Catholic Charities served more than 270,000 adults and children. Provided services that support and strengthen individuals, families, and communities—from prenatal care to senior housing.
Mothers and Families
Rapid Response
Immediate Needs
Mission Engagement
Seniors and Housing
Catholic Charities
$196,687,795 Catholic Charities Consolidated Service Expenses (2025)*
*Excludes all institutional services owned by religious sponsors.
Catholic Cemeteries
47 Cemetery Locations
16,000 Annual Interments
2.3 Million Total Interments
Catholic Hospital Locations
Number Assisted Annually: 1.5 Million People
Ascension Health
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago
Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village
St. Alexis Medical Center, Hoffman Estates
AlexianBrothers Behavioral Health Hospital, Hoffman Estates
Franciscan Health
Franciscan Health, Olympia Fields
Trinity Health
Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood
Gottleib Memorial Hospital, Melrose Park
Mac Neal Hospital, Berwyn
Other Catholic Hospitals operating independently or who have joined another partnership
Holy Cross Hospital, Chicago
St. Anthony Hospital, Chicago
St. Bernard Hospital and Health Care Center, Chicago
OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center, Evergreen Park
Catholic College and University Locations
6 Colleges & Universities
Serving 47,200 students
The Catholic Theological Union at Chicago
University of Saint Mary of the Lake
DePaul University
Dominican University
Loyola University
St. Xavier University
Vicariate Summary
Vicariate I Lake Co. and Northern Cook
*Vicariates re-aligned 7/1/2023 and reflected in the 2023 and later figures.
Vicariate II Northwest Chicago
*Vicariates re-aligned 7/1/2023 and reflected in the 2023 and later figures.
Vicariate III Central and SW Chicago
*Vicariates re-aligned 7/1/2023 and reflected in the 2023 and later figures.
Worshipper to Priest Ratio**: 797 to 1
assigned
Vicariate IV NW Chicago and W/NW Cook
*Vicariates re-aligned 7/1/2023 and reflected in the 2023 and later figures.
2025 Worshipper to Priest Ratio**: 746 to 1 **Full-time assigned
Vicariate V West and Southwest Cook
re-aligned 7/1/2023 and reflected in the 2023 and later figures.
Vicariate VI City South and Southern Cook
*Vicariates re-aligned 7/1/2023 and reflected in the 2023 and later figures.
2025 Worshipper to Priest Ratio**: 496 to 1 **Full-time assigned