Archdiocese of Chicago Email Format
Religious InstitutionsIllinois, United States1001-5000 Employees
The Archdiocese of Chicago, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a major Roman Catholic jurisdiction in the United States. It ranks as the third largest archdiocese and serves more than 2.2 million Catholics across 221 parishes, supported by a broad network of ministries and staff. The archdiocese oversees one of the nation’s largest private school systems, Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools, which has earned multiple Blue Ribbon Awards of Excellence in Education. Its charitable and social services arm includes Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit agency, which assists about 1 million people annually in Cook and Lake Counties. The archdiocese engages immigrant communities through Pastoral Migratoria and pursues violence-prevention initiatives aligned with Pope Francis' vision, while continuing to advance parish renewal and community strength through Renew My Church.