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 11/15/2007

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

Personnel
Bishop -- 1

Priests
Total Diocesan Priests -- 40
  Active in the Diocese -- 25
  Retired, Sick or Absent -- 11
Religious Priests in the Diocese -- 20

Extern Priests in the Diocese -- 34
Total Priests in the Diocese -- 94

Permanent Deacons in the Diocese -- 14

Religious Brothers -- 4

Religious Sisters -- 3

Lay Ministers -- 38

Parishes
Parishes -- 26
With Resident Pastors -- 11
   Administered by Priests -- 11
   Religious Priests -- 3

Shrines -- 2

Missions -- 7

Welfare - Charitable and Social Institutions

Day Care Center -- 1
    Number assisted annually -- 23,400

Special Centers for Social Services

   Number of centers/facilities -- 25

   Number assisted annually -- 3.5M

St. Therese Center

   Number assisted annually -- 3,100