FACTS ABOUT THE DIOCESE OF LAS VEGAS

The Diocese of Las Vegas comprises five counties -- Clark, Esmeralda, Lincoln, Nye and White Pine -- and covers 39,683 square miles. The Diocese was established on March 21, 1995, as the Diocese of Las Vegas by his Holiness Pope John Paul II; Canonical Erection of the Diocese on June 28, 1995. Patrons of the Diocese: The Holy Family; Co-Patrons St. Peter and St. Paul.

Statistics updated December 2009

Legal Title: The Roman Catholic Bishop of Las Vegas, a Corporation Sole

Personnel

Bishop -- 1

Priests
  Diocesan Active Priests -- 22
  Retired, Sick or Absent -- 13
  Religious Priests Residing in the Diocese -- 19

  Extern Priests Residing in the Diocese -- 32

  Newly Ordained -- 1
  Total Priests in the Diocese -- 58

Permanent Deacons in the Diocese -- 16

Religious Brothers -- 4

Religious Sisters -- 3

Lay Ministers -- 31

Parishes

Parishes -- 28
With Resident Pastors -- 12
   Administered by Priests -- 13
   Religious Priests -- 3

Shrines -- 2

Missions -- 7

Welfare - Charitable and Social Institutions

    Number assisted annually -- 6.3M

Special Centers for Social Services

   Number of centers/facilities -- 24

   Number assisted annually -- 3.5M

St. Therese Center

   Number assisted annually -- 3,575

Catholic Hospitals -- 1