Pennsylvania Dioceses

Pennsylvania has multiple dioceses that oversee parishes, clergy, schools, and church administration throughout the state. Many clergy abuse cases have involved diocesan records, personnel files, and leadership decisions that allowed abusive priests to remain in ministry or be transferred to new locations. Understanding which diocese had authority over a priest or parish can be important when investigating abuse and seeking accountability.

Below is a list of dioceses serving Pennsylvania. These pages provide information about each diocese and resources for survivors who are looking for information, support, or legal options related to clergy abuse within the Catholic Church.