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.
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.