Overview

The Diocese of Orlando is a non-profit Catholic organization that oversees the central Florida Catholic community, including 79 parishes, 12 missions, two basilicas, and 37 schools. It provides worship, sacraments, religious education, and charitable ministries through local parishes and diocesan offices, funded by donations and school tuition. It stands out as a regional, structured church network with a defined geographic footprint, a large, diverse multi-ethnic congregation, and a formal system of parishes, missions, basilicas, and schools. Its goal is to serve and grow the Catholic community in central Florida through worship, education, and social outreach, while supporting parishes, schools, and ministries financially and organizationally.