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Catholic Church in Georgia: Statistics & Facts

Key facts about Catholic life in Georgia, gathered from official diocesan profiles and national Catholic data.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Georgia's Catholic life is served principally through the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Diocese of Savannah. The figures below preserve each source's own reporting, so readers can see what the numbers describe and where they came from.

Archdiocese of Atlanta

1.2 million: Catholics served by the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
Archdiocese of Atlanta, Official Archdiocesan profile, checked October 7, 2026.
69: Georgia counties in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
Archdiocese of Atlanta, Official Archdiocesan profile, checked October 7, 2026.
21,445: Square miles across central and northern Georgia served by the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
Archdiocese of Atlanta, Official Archdiocesan profile, checked October 7, 2026.
104: Parishes and missions in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
Archdiocese of Atlanta, Official Archdiocesan profile, checked October 7, 2026.
290: Diocesan and religious priests serving the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
Archdiocese of Atlanta, Official Archdiocesan profile, checked October 7, 2026.
324: Deacons in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
Archdiocese of Atlanta, Official Archdiocesan profile, checked October 7, 2026.
16: Archdiocesan Catholic schools.
Archdiocese of Atlanta, Official Archdiocesan profile, checked October 7, 2026.

Diocese of Savannah

37,038: Square miles served by the Diocese of Savannah.
Diocese of Savannah, Official diocesan statistics, checked October 7, 2026.
2.95 million: People living within the Diocese of Savannah's territory.
Diocese of Savannah, Official diocesan statistics, checked October 7, 2026.
80,000: Baptized Catholics reported by the Diocese of Savannah, or 3% of the population in its territory.
Diocese of Savannah, Official diocesan statistics, checked October 7, 2026.
55: Parishes in the Diocese of Savannah.
Diocese of Savannah, Official diocesan statistics, checked October 7, 2026.
22: Missions in the Diocese of Savannah.
Diocese of Savannah, Official diocesan statistics, checked October 7, 2026.
7: Deaneries in the Diocese of Savannah.
Diocese of Savannah, Official diocesan statistics, checked October 7, 2026.
16: Catholic schools: 5 high schools and 11 elementary schools.
Diocese of Savannah, Official diocesan statistics, checked October 7, 2026.
1: Catholic hospital in the Diocese of Savannah.
Diocese of Savannah, Official diocesan statistics, checked October 7, 2026.

United States Catholic Context

66.3 million: Parish-connected Catholics in the United States.
Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, 2025 estimate from the Official Catholic Directory series.
16,125: Catholic parishes in the United States.
Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, 2025 estimate from the Official Catholic Directory series.
18,425: Permanent deacons in the United States.
Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, 2025 estimate from the Official Catholic Directory series.
17.6%: Estimated share of U.S. Catholics attending Mass every week.
Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, 2025 survey-based estimate.

Sources and Method

This page uses the latest figures published on the official Archdiocese of Atlanta and Diocese of Savannah profiles, checked on October 7, 2026. National figures come from the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate's 2025 frequently requested statistics, which distinguishes parish-connected counts from survey-based estimates.

Cite This Page

Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel. “Catholic Church in Georgia: Statistics & Facts.” Updated October 7, 2026. https://olhcchapel.org/georgia-catholic-statistics

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