The Diocese of Shrewsbury serves the faithful of the parts of Merseyside south of the River Mersey, the southern parts of Greater Manchester, parts of Derbyshire, the counties of New Cheshire – apart from parts of Warrington and Widnes – and the whole of Shropshire.

Most of the Catholic population is concentrated in the urban and sub-urban areas of the north of the diocese to which many Irish migrants flocked during the Industrial Revolution.

As of January 2021 our Diocese serves over 170,000 of the faithful in 89 Parishes, in 2,369 square miles. Our Diocese employs some wonderful individuals who tirelessly support the mission of the Catholic Church. The Church is a family and our staff and clergy are here to support all individuals and families on their journeys. If you need to find some more information from one of our departments please use the contact us section of our site where you can select a certain department.