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Metropolitan see Paris, France

Archdiocese of Paris

Parisien(sis)

Latin Church

The Archdiocese of Paris is the metropolitan Latin Catholic see of the French capital, traditionally founded in the third century and elevated to an archdiocese in 1622. It is led by Archbishop Laurent Ulrich since 2022 and heads an ecclesiastical province of seven suffragan dioceses including Créteil, Nanterre, and Évry-Corbeil-Essonnes.

On the map

Esri
The address the register holds for Notre-Dame de Paris, in Paris, France.

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Established
1622
Catholics
1,304,700
Priests
598
Territory
105 km²

Parishes and churches

120 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.

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The bishop

Archbishop
Laurent Ulrich
Born
7 September 1951
Birthplace
Dijon

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The cathedral

Notre-Dame de Paris stands in Paris, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

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History

Among the twenty-three archdioceses of France stands the Archdiocese of Paris (Latin: Archidioecesis Parisiensis; French: Archidiocèse de Paris), a Latin Church ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Catholic Church. Tradition holds that St. Denis founded the original diocese in the 3rd century, its bounds matching the Civitas Parisiorum. For centuries its bishops were suffragan to the archbishops of Sens, until the see was raised to an archdiocese on October 20, 1622.

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  • Pope Leo XIV to French bishops: "Do not tire of proclaiming the Gospel"

    Pope Leo XIV told French bishops during a meeting in Lourdes to continue proclaiming the Gospel despite difficulties and errors. Addressing the bishops at their plenary assembly, the Pope called for a new missionary movement centered on Christ, caring for young people, strengthening families, and maintaining unity within the Catholic community. The Pope encouraged the bishops to use France's spiritual heritage to meet modern challenges. He suggested a shared roadmap to make Jesus Christ known and loved with passion. He also noted that the bishops' choice to meet in Lourdes places the Church in France under the protection of the Virgin Mary.

    Sep 28, 2026 · Bishops · 3 sources

  • Pope Leo XIV meets French bishops in Lourdes

    Sep 27, 2026 · Bishops · 8 sources

  • Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Place de la Concorde

    Pope Leo XIV celebrated a votive Mass in honor of the Virgin Mary at the Place de la Concorde in Paris on September 26, 2026. During his journey from the Apostolic Nunciature to the square, the Pope traveled in a convertible car and greeted 800,000 faithful. In his homily, the Pope spoke about the human thirst for meaning, truth, and fulfillment. He described Jesus Christ as the source of living water that satisfies this deep desire for communion with God and encouraged the community to let their faith radiate the peace and love of Christ. Following the liturgy, Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris offered words of thanks to the Pope. After the celebration, the Pope departed for Lourdes.

    Sep 27, 2026 · Liturgy · 5 sources

  • Pope Leo XIV visits Maison Bakhita in Paris

    Pope Leo XIV visited the Maison Bakhita support and social integration center in Paris on September 26, 2026. During the visit, which marked the second day of his trip to France, the pope thanked the Archdiocese of Paris, the Scalabrinian sisters, and the volunteers and staff who provide hospitality, training, and friendship to those at the center. The pope noted that the center serves as a witness to the city that people can live together in peace and dignity. He said the center's name, which refers to Saint Bakhita, highlights the essential role women play in building a civilization of love to counter cultures that cause loneliness and break down communities. He encouraged people to recognize the dignity of those who are often invisible or reduced to slavery by modern economy and culture.

    Sep 27, 2026 · Vatican · 2 sources

  • Pope Leo XIV visits Maison Bakhita in Paris

    Pope Leo XIV visited Maison Bakhita in Paris on September 26 to meet with migrants, refugees, and people in exile. The welcome center is operated by the Archdiocese of Paris. During the visit, three individuals supported by various local associations shared their experiences. Meysam, a 35-year-old Afghan tailor who moved to France in 2015, spoke about his work volunteering to train women, noting that such opportunities are unavailable to them in his home country. The Pope's visit to the center preceded a Mass held at Place de la Concorde, which Agenzia Fides reported was attended by 800,000 people along the Champs-Élysées. Other organizations represented at the center included Aux captifs, la libération, which assists people living on the streets and those involved in prostitution, and À Bras Ouverts, which supports children and young adults with intellectual or psychological disabilities.

    Sep 27, 2026 · Vatican

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