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| Archdioceses | 9 |
|---|---|
| Suffragan Dioceses | 43 |
| Apostolic Vicariates | 2 |
| Parishes | 1,905 (2004) |
| Diocesan Priests | 3,452 |
Who is the richest church?
Religious organizations
| Organization | Worth (billion USD) | Country |
|---|---|---|
| The Vatican (part of the Catholic Church) | 4.0 | worldwide |
| Opus Dei (part of the Catholic Church) | 2.0 | worldwide |
| Catholic Church in the Philippines | 2.0 | Philippines |
| Church of Scientology | 2.0 | United States |
What is the most Catholic state?
Catholicism made up a plurality of the population in four states: New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
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By state.
| State | % Catholic | Largest Christian denomination |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 34 | Catholic Church |
| Rhode Island | 42 | |
| New Jersey | 34 | |
| California | 28 |
Is Catholic Church the first church in the world?
The Catholic Church is the oldest institution in the western world. It can trace its history back almost 2000 years. … Catholics believe that the Pope, based in Rome, is the successor to Saint Peter whom Christ appointed as the first head of His church.
How many Catholic priest do we have in Nigeria?
The boom in vocation to the priesthood in Nigeria is mainly in the eastern part (especially among the Igbo ethnic group) which accounts for over 70 percent of the country’s Catholic population.
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List of dioceses.
| Archdioceses | 9 |
|---|---|
| Diocesan Priests | 3,452 |
| Religious Priests | 694 |
| ♦Total Priests | 4,146 (2004) |
| Religious Women | 3,674 |