The Church--the Body of Christ--always exists in a certain place and at a certain time.  Effective pastoral planning that announces the reign of God must be focused on the circumstances confronted by each local church.  The social sciences generate important information relevant to this mission.

The following resources provide a demographic overview of the Diocese of Rochester.  Similar reports are available for specific geographic areas within the 12 counties.  For information organized by ZIP codes, visit the Link2Lead page for information on how to register.  Members of all parishes of the diocese can register and use this site.

Ministry Area Profile for the Diocese of Rochester:  updated to 2005 with projections to 2010.

Map showing population distribution throughout the diocese.

Map showing projected population throughout diocese.

Map showing projected population change throughout diocese.

Map showing diversity throughout diocese.

If you have any questions about these resources or are interested in reports tailored to specific geographic areas other than ZIP codes, contact Deb Housel, or Karen Rinefierd.