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 2010

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

Personnel
Bishop -- 1

Priests
  Diocesan Active Priests -- 19

  Diocesan Priests working or studying outside the Diocese -- 3
  Retired, Sick or Absent -- 15
  Religious Priests Residing in the Diocese -- 18

  Extern Priests Residing in the Diocese -- 34

  Newly Ordained -- 0
  Total Priests in the Diocese -- 90

Permanent Deacons in the Diocese -- 32

Religious Brothers -- 3

Religious Sisters -- 0

Lay Ministers -- 28

Parishes
Shrines -- 1

Missions -- 6

Parishes -- 29
With Resident Pastors -- 11
Without Resident Pastors -- 18

Welfare -
Charitable and Social Institutions

    Number assisted annually -- 7.5M

Special Centers for Social Services

   Number of centers/facilities -- 21

St. Therese Center

   Number assisted annually -- 4,587

Catholic Hospitals -- 1