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How many Catholics are in the Diocese of Rockford?

How many Catholics are in the Diocese of Rockford?

395,000
Wiegert said the Rockford Diocese has about 90,000 registered families. She noted that using U.S. Census data, the diocese estimates there are 395,000 self-identified Catholics in its boundaries.

Who is the bishop of Rockford IL?

Reverend David J. Malloy

His Excellency, The Most Reverend David J. Malloy STD JCL D.D.
Bishop of Rockford
Church Roman Catholicism
Archdiocese Chicago
Diocese Rockford

What diocese is Aurora IL in?

Holy Angels Parish is a Roman Catholic Church whose mission is that of Jesus Christ: the conversion of sinners and the salvation of souls. The Parish is located in Aurora, Illinois and has approximately 2200 families.

How many priests are in the Rockford diocese?

Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockford

Diocese of Rockford Diœcesis Rockfordiensis
Secular priests 134
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop David John Malloy

How many parishes are in the Rockford diocese?

“Sixty-four of our 104 parishes have weekly attendance over 500, and 38 are over 1,000.” Overall population has grown from about 50,000 Catholics to nearly half a million.

Who is the cardinal of the Rockford Diocese?

Pope Benedict XVI appointed David John Malloy, as the ninth and current bishop on March 20, 2012.

How old is bishop David Malloy?

Monday, when the Catholic Diocese of Rockford ordains Malloy as the ninth bishop in its history at Rockford’s BMO Harris Bank Center, it welcomes a 56-year-old priest who has spent much of his career as a Vatican insider.

How many churches are in Rockford Diocese?

107
Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockford

Diocese of Rockford Diœcesis Rockfordiensis
Parishes 107
Information
Denomination Catholic
Sui iuris church Latin Church

How many priests are in the Rockford Diocese?

The diocese is served by 129 active priests.