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About Us

The Diocese of Evansville was established in 1944 by Pope Pius XII. The diocese was formed from part of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis covering 5,010 square miles and representing 12 counties in Southwest Indiana.

The diocese is composed of 45 parishes with 22 elementary schools, and 4 high schools. 

The Catholic population of the diocese is about 15% of the total population of the area. The diocese can be characterized as rural and dotted with small towns. The largest city in the diocese is Evansville with a population of approximately 120,000.
  
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  • Home
  • Departments
    • Bishop's Office
    • Vicar General
    • Activities & Facilities >
      • Catholic Center Meeting Rooms
      • Sarto Retreat Center
    • Catechesis
    • Catholic Charities
    • Chancellor
    • Communications >
      • The Message Website
    • Finance Office >
      • Forms & Documents
    • Marriage Family and Life >
      • Capital Punishment
      • Courage
      • Divorce Prevention and Support
      • Environmental Stewardship
      • Infertility Resources
      • Faithful Citizenship
      • Healthcare
      • Marriage Preparation
      • Miscarriage Resources
      • Natural Family Planning
      • Over 55
      • Project Rachel
      • Respect Life
      • The Rosary
      • Walking with Moms in Need
    • Ministerio Hispano/ Hispanic Ministry >
      • Noticias y Eventos / News and Events
      • Nuestra Mision y Peronal/ Our Mission and Staff
      • Ministerios/Ministries
      • Ambiente Seguro/Safe Environment
      • Servicios/Services
      • Nuestra Fe/Our Faith
      • Tradiciones Hispanas/Hispanic Traditions
    • Permanent Diaconate >
      • Role & Function of the Deacon
      • Want to Become a Deacon?
      • Formation Program & Schedule
    • Stewardship >
      • Catholic Ministries Appeal
      • The Bruté Society
    • Tribunal
    • Vocations
    • Worship >
      • Jubilee 2025
      • Newsletter
      • Policies & Guidelines
      • Liturgical Calendar
      • Mass
      • Sacraments
      • RCIA
      • Liturgical Music
      • Events
      • Contact
    • Youth & Young Adult >
      • Young Adult Ministry
      • Ministry Resources
      • Diocesan Forms for OYAYA
      • Saint Maria Goretti Youth Distinction
      • National Catholic Youth Conference
      • March for Life
      • Diocesan Youth Day
      • World Youth Day
      • Scouts BSA and Girl Scouts
      • TEC
      • Source + Summit
      • Scholarship Information
  • Directories
  • Safe Environment
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Links & Resources
  • About Us
    • Previous Bishops
    • History of the Diocese
    • Old Cathedral Library & Museum
  • Contact Us
  • Media
    • News
    • Media Inquiries
  • Mass Times Map
  • Parishes Map
  • Schools Map
  • Catholic Schools
    • Information for Prospective Families
    • Accreditation
    • Exceptional Children Programs
    • Marketing & Development
    • Mission & Vision
    • Professional Development
    • School Council/President's Council
    • School Employment Opportunities
    • Schools Information
    • Standards
    • Tuition Assistance
    • Wellness
    • Contact Us
  • 3-D Communications
  • DONATE NOW
  • Pastoral Priorities 2025-2030
  • MyDio