Catholic Diocese of Syracuse
Religious InstitutionsNew York, United States51-200 Employees
The Catholic Diocese of Syracuse is a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical jurisdiction serving central and south-central New York, headquartered in Syracuse. It encompasses seven counties (Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego) and serves a Catholic population of about 237,546. The diocese is led by Bishop Robert J. Cunningham and operates within the broader context of the Catholic Church. Its stated mission focuses on evangelization: living and sharing the Catholic faith, inviting all to hear the Gospel as expressed in parish life, and fostering Gospel values to transform society. The diocese describes itself as a mid-sized religious organization with a workforce that supports its activities across its seven-county region. Information and resources about the diocese are provided through its website, syracusediocese.org.