Diocese of Orlando

About us 

A diocese is a community of believers in a particular place, living in unison with all other dioceses throughout the world, the visible center of unity being the pope. A bishop is the center of unity for the parishes within the diocese.

The Diocese of Orlando was established on June 18, 1968 and is comprised of people dedicated together to the service of each other, the service of the worldwide Church and society at large. This is represented through 80 parishes and 11 missions, two basilicas, 36 schools, and hundreds of ministries. Led locally by our fifth Bishop, Most Reverend John Noonan, the clergy, consecrated women and men, and members of Christ’s faithful strive to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ by participating in the Sacraments, studying the Word of God, praying always and in all ways, teaching the faith and caring for those in need.

It encompasses 11,254 square miles spanning Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, Sumter, and Volusia counties. Led locally by our fifth Bishop, Most Reverend John Noonan, the clergy, consecrated women and men, and members of Christ’s faithful strive to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ by participating in the Sacraments, studying the Word of God, praying always and in all ways, teaching the faith and caring for those in need.

As a thriving and growing community of Catholic faithful, the Diocese of Orlando represents many cultural and ethnic groups, believers of all ages, income levels and education, all united in the universal Catholic Church. In addition to English, Mass is celebrated in the Diocese of Orlando in many languages. We all call Central Florida home, but the Catholic Church is our spiritual home where we share God’s love, experience the Sacraments, serve the needy and encourage the distressed. Most of all, we come together for Mass to meet our Savior at the table of the Lord, grow in our relationship with Christ, lead others to holiness and share our blessings.