About the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gallup

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gallup is a multicultural, expansive diocese, comprising 55,000 square miles in Northeastern Arizona and Northwestern New Mexico. The landscape, people, and faith expression within this area are extraordinary and unlike any other diocese in the United States and, perhaps, the world. There are 53 parishes, 13 schools, and 5 social centers within the diocesan boundaries—all serving approximately 58,000 Catholics among a total population of 490,000. We are a Catholic community working for the salvation of souls, to ease the suffering of the human condition, to witness the truth, to help foster the overall fulfillment of life, and to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

- A mission diocese with unique church architecture, a naturally inspiring landscape, vibrant ethnic communities, and an active and growing faith embedded within centuries of history and traditions.

- A long-standing tradition of evangelization.

- A strong relationship with religious orders, including the Franciscans.

- A heritage of Catholicism dating back over 400 years.