Demographic Profile of the Archdiocese of Chicago

ARCHDIOCESAN OVERVIEW

Statistics Reported for the Year Ending 2011

The Archdiocese of Chicago serves more than 2.3 million Catholics in Cook and Lake counties in Northeastern Illinois, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese is divided into six vicariates and 31 deaneries. This local church is pastored by Francis Cardinal George, OMI, assisted by six Episcopal Vicars, each responsible for a vicariate (region).

CATHOLIC POPULATION:

2,300,000
Catholic Population as percentage of total population of Cook and Lake counties: 39%

Racial/Ethnic composition of Catholic Population of Archdiocese:

White: 1,127,000 – 49%
Hispanic: 969,000 – 42%
Black: 66,000 - 3%
Asian/other: 126,000 - 5%
Multi Racial: 12,000 – 1%

PARISHES:

Number of Parishes: 356
Baptisms: 34,500
First Communions: 26,400
Confirmations: 21,700
Weddings: 6,000
Funerals: 12,900

Scheduled Masses

Weekend Masses Scheduled in Parishes and Missions: 1,695
English: 1,283
Spanish: 277
Polish: 92
Other Languages: 43

CATHOLIC EDUCATION:

Catholic Schools

Elementary schools: 215
Secondary schools: 40
Elementary school enrollment: 61,679
Secondary school enrollment: 24,823

Religious Education (2010 – 2011)

Enrollment in elementary school programs: 83,760
Enrollment in secondary school programs: 6,925

Seminary System

St. Joseph College Seminary
Enrollment: 31
Mundelein Seminary
Enrollment: 165
Bishop Abramowicz: 1
Casa Jesús: 13
Tuite Program: 1

Catholic Colleges & Universities

6 Catholic colleges and universities serving 51,000 students

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

1 million people served
157 types of services
162 locations

CATHOLIC CEMETERIES

46 Catholic cemeteries
16,000 annual interments

CATHOLIC HOSPITALS

18 Catholic hospitals
2.9 million people assisted annually

Year of Teens and Young Adults

July 2011-June 2012

The Year of Teens and Young Adults launched the Archdiocesan Strategic Plan. The plan encompasses a four-year series of evangelization, formation and parish vitality initiatives. This year focused on three important dimensions of growth: spiritual awakening, service, and integration of teens and early young adults into parish life. Archdiocesan wide events and initiatives also took place to enhance parish and school programs.

DIOCESAN PRIESTS, DEACONS, WOMEN AND MEN RELIGIOUS, AND LAY PERSONNEL IN THE ARCHDIOCESE

Diocesan Priests (including active and retired): 791
Religious Priests: 710
Religious Brothers: 250
Women Religious: 1,781
Permanent Deacons: 559
Certified Pastoral Associates: 164

Pastoral Ministers: 170

Full-time Teachers and Administrators in Archdiocesan School System:
Elementary Schools: 3,665
Secondary Schools: 1,617
Total: 5,272

Facts & Figures For the Year Ending 2011