Tuesday, June 2, 2015

On Mission for the Church Alive - Statistics

These statistics of the number of active diocesan priests in Pittsburgh were published in a box on the front page of the Pittsburgh Catholic, in its May 22, 2015, edition.  They accompanied a story, "Deacon administrators to oversee some parishes in Diocese of Pittsburgh:  Fewer priests, changing demographics open door to new model."

Over 90 years old: 1
80-89 years old: 9
75-79: 10
70-74: 22
65-69: 47
60-64: 41
50-59: 56
40-49: 31
30-39: 16
29: 1

Total diocesan priests in active ministry:   234

Eligible to retire now: 42
Eligible to retire in next five years: 47
Eligible to retire in 6-10 years: 41

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