About The Diocese
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Established: November 28, 1843
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Diocesan Boundaries: 75 counties (52,068 square miles) that make up Arkansas.
- These fall into 7 regions: Central Deanery, North Delta Deanery, North Ozark Deanery, Ouachita Deanery, South Delta Deanery, River Valley Deanery and West Ozark Deanery.
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Bishop: Anthony B. Taylor
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Retired Bishops: 1 (Bishop Andrew J. McDonald)
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Abbots in Diocese: 1 (Abbot Jerome Kodell, OSB, Subiaco Abbey)
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Catholic Population: 122, 842 (Registered in Parishes)
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Churches: 126 (including 88 Parishes and 38 Mission Churches)
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Diocesan Priests (Active and Retired): 67
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Religious Order Priests (Active and Retired): 37
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Extern (From Other Dioceses) Priests: 25
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Total Priests Serving in Diocese: 129
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Seminarians: 27
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Permanent Deacons: 83
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Religious Sisters: 181
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Religious Brothers: 27
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Catholic Schools: 31 (Elementary, Junior High and Senior High Schools)
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Catholic School Students: 7,243
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Day Care and Extended Day Care Centers: 27
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Hospitals and Health Care Centers: 17
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Retreat and Meeting Centers: 6
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Religious Convents, Monasteries and Houses: 9
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Retirement Centers: 26
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Social Service Ministries: 22
Source: 2010 Official Catholic Directory