United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church
Asian and Pacific Island Affairs
Survey
2011
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
Introduction
Reverend Simon C. Kim, Ph.D.
As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council, the call to be a church of
renewal and engaged with the world is still a task, opportunity, and privilege of local communities.
The vision of John XXIII in calling the council prepared the way for the church in the modern world,
a church that continues to live out her mission in a world characterized by global immigration.
The latest U.S. Census and this survey conducted by the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs
(SCAPA) affirm the growing and dynamic presence of people of Asian and Pacific Island heritage in
both church and society in the United States.
Asian and Pacific Island Catholics in the U.S. present a unique opportunity to live out the
ecclesiology of Vatican II as the church reexamines herself in light of changing demographics. Since
the passing of 1965 Immigration Act opening U.S. borders to increased immigration from the Pacific
Rim, the number of Asians and Pacific Islanders residing in the United States has grown every
decade. The 2010 census reveals that the overall Asian and Pacific Island population, as a whole,
increased since the 2000 Census and shows no signs of slowing down in the near future. This is a
hopeful sign for the future of the United States as a country and the U.S. Catholic Church, both of
whom are built on the efforts and contributions of many generations of immigrants.
This hope, however, is not solely based on population growth but more importantly, is founded on
the opportunity of living out Vatican II’s vision of a culturally-rich church. Today, Asian and Pacific
Island Catholics present the possibility of revitalizing and reimagining what it means to be a church
renewed, engaged, and in solidarity. First, Asian and Pacific Island Catholics bring about renewal, as
the local church must reexamine how to incorporate the worship of each ethnic group as well as their
cultural characteristics. This means that every diocese must examine the structures of pastoral
ministry, for what worked in one culture or in one moment of history does not necessarily address
the needs of Asian and Pacific Island Catholic communities today. Second, addressing the ongoing
and growing Asian and Pacific Island needs means that the church must engage the world of the
immigrants in order to discern the signs of the times within their context. Ministry to Asian and
Pacific Island Catholics requires more than liturgical accommodation, since many of these
communities come together as a community of both faith and culture. Asians and Pacific Islanders
embody certain characteristics of the poor since many still come to the U.S. seeking a better life, but
also poor in spirit through the immigration process of departure, displacement, and resettlement.
Thus, the Asian and Pacific Island presence affords the church in the United States an opportunity to
be the pilgrim people of God as the church continually reexamines herself in light of global
migration.
This SCAPA survey highlights the opportunity for the U.S. Catholic Church to grow as a unique
ecclesial body. These results indicate the importance of Asian and Pacific Island immigration and
contribution to the overall church and society in the U.S. Therefore, in order for dioceses to engage
and reap the benefits of this dynamic cultural and religious exchange, they must not only be able to
accommodate linguistic differences in liturgy, but also cultural aspects of worship that journey with
the immigrants. The universal faith incorporates local expressions and these expressions of the faith
have travelled across the Pacific and are now taking root again in the United States. For example, the
SCAPA survey indicates that the cultural devotions to Our Lady along with the celebration of native
saints are strongly observed within these ethnic communities. The celebrations of these feasts allow
Asian and Pacific Island Catholics to maintain their heritage as well as safeguarding their cultural
identities. In a new country, much comfort and reassurance come from seeing the Blessed Mother as
one like them and saints from their homeland. These saintly figures represent the cultural, religious,
and relational ties to the country of origin after the immigrants' departure, while at the same time
they become the foundation in the resettlement process with the rest of the ecclesial community in
this new land.
Asians and Pacific Islanders present a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the surrounding social
and ecclesial realities not simply by their increasing numbers but also by their cultural heritage and
social characteristics. Although professing a universal Catholic faith, these ethnic groups cannot be
accounted for in the same traditional manner. For instance, Asian and Pacific Island faith
communities represent strong cultural affinities as they cross several parish boundaries. Conducting
a comprehensive survey is a challenging task since new methods must be deployed in ascertaining
the correct population size and needs of Asian and Pacific Island Catholics. In addition to the
challenges presented by the multitude of ethnic groups in the U.S., the linguistic diversity also makes
surveying very difficult and time consuming. Without proper channels of communication along with
new cultural and generational descriptors, survey results vary from group to group. Thus, the
challenge in surveying this population becomes evident as traditional models of measuring
demographics and religious behaviors are not adequate and, as a result, Asian and Pacific Island
Catholics are often undercounted, underrepresented, and underserved.
Due to these factors, this SCAPA survey cannot present comprehensive results at this time,
especially since roughly only half of the dioceses contacted responded. Along with minimum
diocesan participation, the challenges of documenting Asian and Pacific Island Catholics are present
in this survey as well. It is difficult to say what all the numbers truly mean for dioceses across the
U.S. However, this does not mean that this report has no value or merit. Rather, the sheer numbers of
Asian and Pacific Island Catholics indicate an ongoing and growing presence in the church and that
further research and surveys must be conducted to better engage this demographic group. Thus, this
SCAPA survey is a benchmark of sorts for further surveys to measure against and to illustrate the
changing landscape of our church and society.
ASIAN AND PACIFIC MINISTRY SURVEY
2011
Dr. Ruth Narita Doyle
In 2001, the pastoral letter Asian and Pacific Presence: Harmony in Faith affirmed the
presence of our Asian and Pacific Catholics in the United States for the first time. As part of
the celebration of its tenth anniversary, the USCCB Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the
Church commissioned a survey of dioceses to gather information on their outreach to our
Asian and Pacific brothers and sisters.
RESPONSE
Responses were received from 99 dioceses out of a possible 195 dioceses in the United
States. The highest response rates were from the Pacific, Central Plains, and the New York
and South Atlantic Episcopal regions. We thank the dioceses who completed the
questionnaire and assisted in our planning for the next decade.
The responding dioceses comprised just over half of the 178 Latin rite dioceses in the
United States, but contained three quarters (74%) of the Catholic population and 69% of the
total population.
DIOCESAN ASIAN PACIFIC COMMUNITIES
The Asian and Pacific Island community is varied. The reporting dioceses represent twenty-
eight different communities, with Filipinos and Vietnamese most commonly mentioned by
over three quarters of the dioceses, and Koreans by three fifths.
TYPE OF DIOCESAN SERVICE
Diocesan Programs for Asian and Pacific Island Catholics
# %
Self-standing 38 21.6
Combined Multicultural office 27 15.3
Parish-based 27 15.3
None 84 47.7
This information is for all dioceses, as reported by responding dioceses and supplemented
by information gathered from the 2011 edition of The Official Catholic Directory.
Almost half (48%) of all dioceses do not provide any targeted diocesan ministry to Asian
Pacific Islander Catholics and 15% provide ministry only through parishes.
Less than one quarter (22%) of dioceses have a self-standing office; another one sixth (15%)
provide this ministry through a multicultural office, and another one sixth through parish-
based ministry. What this suggests is that fewer than 40% of dioceses provide some targeted
service to Asian Pacific Catholics through diocesan offices.
The dioceses that responded to the survey are more likely to provide programs and services
for the Asian Pacific community than the dioceses who did not respond.
PERSONNEL
Asian Pacific personnel, especially priests, are present in many dioceses (total Asian Pacific
personnel reported by responding dioceses include 1,688 priests). The majority are diocesan
priests, totaling 1,074. Another 604 are priests from religious orders. There are 221
permanent deacons. Looking to the future, there are 157 seminarians and 65 candidates for
the deaconate.
Representation on diocesan councils is an important indicator of the recognition of
leadership. The priests’ councils in responding dioceses have 69 Asian Pacific members;
arch/diocesan pastoral councils have fewer than 41 Asian Pacific members. Other diocesan
advisory groups have fewer than 31.
The presence of Asian Pacific Islanders among diocesan staff is far more limited. The
highest numbers are in administration and support services, with fewer in pastoral ministry.
Filipinos and Vietnamese are the two largest groups among the staff in all three areas of
ministry. Pastoral ministry staff is the most varied and includes Chinese, Koreans, Hmong,
Laotians, Asian Indians, and Pacific Islanders. Administrative staff includes Indian,
Japanese, Korean, and a Chamorro. Support service includes Chinese and Koreans.
SERVICES
Dioceses were asked what services they provided to the Asian Pacific Community. Most
commonly, sacramental services were provided by 60 dioceses, three fifths, but not all of
the dioceses. Services provided by almost half of the dioceses include: religious education
for children and adults, catechetical material, youth and young adult ministry, and,
importantly, immigration services. Spiritual support, such as retreats and counseling, is
provided by over one third of the dioceses. Leadership formation and citizenship training is
offered by close to one quarter of the dioceses, and very few offer cultural/language classes
or campus ministry.
LITURGY
The many languages in which Mass is celebrated and the many celebrations of various
feasts have greatly enriched the liturgical life of the dioceses and brought a greater
awareness of the universality of the Church.
Responding dioceses report that Mass is celebrated in more than 30 Asian Pacific languages.
It is celebrated most frequently in Vietnamese, by almost three quarters of the dioceses, and
in Korean and Tagalog by over half of the dioceses. Chinese Mandarin, Malayan, Lebanese,
Hmong, and Indonesian are used in about 10 dioceses.
The celebration of many feasts enriches the local church and invites participation in the
universality of the Church. Almost twenty feasts are celebrated, which include feasts of Our
Lady and the many martyrs of the Asian Pacific countries. Most frequently, Chinese,
Vietnamese, and the Lao New Year are celebrated (in almost half of the dioceses), followed
by celebrations for the many Asian martyrs: Chinese, Vietnamese, Filipino, and Japanese.
As noted by several dioceses, the Filipino celebration of Simbang Gabi is widely honored
and an occasion for evangelization.
PARTICIPATION IN LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
In general, participation in national leadership programs has been limited. Three national
programs have taken place, two in the 1990s and one (the only national Asian Pacific
Catholic gathering) in 2006, which was attended by 17 dioceses among our respondents.
Asian Pacific Institutes for Ministry and Mission were held in three regions of the country
and only eight dioceses indicated their participation. Participation in the Pastoral Experience
programs, which took diocesan personnel to Asia, was also limited; seven dioceses indicated
their participation in these programs, which were the first to provide hands-on orientation
for diocesan personnel ministering to people from Asian cultures.
A variety of other leadership programs have been conducted. Some were for a specific
Asian Pacific community. Some dioceses held specific programs for youth leaders. One
diocese noted that pastoral planning used our pastoral letter as their guide.
INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE
About one-third of the responding dioceses provide interreligious dialogue with Buddhism,
Hinduism, and other Asian religions. This takes place mainly through the Office of
Ecumenical and Interreligious dialogue, and through lectures and talks for a few dioceses.
Some dialogue may take place in parishes through lectures and programs, such as visiting a
Buddhist temple. One diocese participates in important gatherings of Buddhist, Muslims,
Hindus, and other religions.
CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE ASIAN PACIFIC COMMUNITIES
The contribution of the Asian and Pacific communities can perhaps be summed up by the
statement of one diocese: “They bring a vibrant expression of faith in the way they lead their
daily lives…that deepen our awareness of the Church universal.” Many dioceses noted their
strong faith commitment, willingness to serve, vibrant liturgies, and shared leadership.
Frequently appreciated was their contribution to clergy personnel, especially for priests.
Especially noted were their strong family commitment and the importance of their faith for
the family.
HELPFUL DIOCESAN OUTREACH EFFORTS
Particularly noted was the diocesan effort to provide priests for the various cultural groups,
and also workshops for priests and religious. Many dioceses found the information about the
presence and extent of the various Asian Pacific groups’ helpful and also appreciated
information on diocesan outreach, such as the invitation to participate in diocesan programs,
for example priest/religious meetings and safe environment meetings.
Especially important were the provision of Eucharistic celebrations in different languages
and the support of cultural celebrations; the establishment of ethnic parishes for the
Vietnamese and Korean communities was also noted. The training of Asian Pacific leaders
was seen as important, as well as the education of diocesan and parish leaders about the
various Asian and Pacific communities.
Other helpful diocesan efforts were:
An annual diocesan Asian Pacific Mass at the cathedral, and the presence of the
bishop at important feast days were found to be helpful
Demographic information was found necessary to recognize the need
The establishment of Vietnamese and Korean parishes was noted by several dioceses
What is important in the various efforts of the dioceses is the balance between the
need for cultural celebrations and community, and the involvement in diocesan
structures and events.
Supportive and pastoral diocesan structures and planning that allow recognitions of
and respectful communication, dialogues, participation, and integration of Asian
communities.
Annual Asian Pacific Mass at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in
Washington, D.C.
An annual retreat
Tuition assistance for Catholic schools
Sharing information and materials with other dioceses.
WAYS IN WHICH DIOCESES NEED ASSISTANCE IN REACHING OUT TO ASIAN
AND PACIFIC ISLAND COMMUNITIES
Assistance was sought for catechetical and liturgical materials for the various Asian and
Pacific groups by almost half of the responding dioceses. Also, educational materials about
the various Asian and Pacific Island communities and presenters for this material were
sought by two thirds of the dioceses.
Demographics have been helpful, as noted earlier by some dioceses; an additional group
needs help in obtaining demographics for their dioceses. Materials were sought for young
adults.
Ways in which assistance could be provided to dioceses:
Many suggestions were offered; first and foremost, catechetical materials for the
various groups.
Workshops for clergy and diocesan staff.
Sharing of available resources about the various Asian and Pacific cultural groups;
as one diocesan respondent wrote, “completion of the survey was an education.”
Best outreach models for small groups or small populations
Identify groups
Collaborate and share resources
National advisors to help coordinate planning
Work together and collaborate (Local communities are encouraged to collaborate
and participate in the life of the local church.)
Multilingual resources on internet
Apply for grants
Safe environment documents in different languages
Minister together and network
Youth and young adult materials
Provide resources/models
Update info on Asian Pacific community, including speakers and presenters
Translate major USCCB documents
Provide models and resources for diocesan ministry to Asian Pacific communities.
Key to all these is that churches share their resources.
Asian and Pacific
Communities Present in
Responding Dioceses
Number
Vietnamese 79
Filipino 77
Korean 62
Indian Roman Catholic 44
Chinese 41
Indian Syro-Malabar 25
Burmese 23
Japanese 22
Cambodian 20
Indonesian 19
Laotian 19
Hmong 18
Hawaiian 17
Sri Lankan 16
Tongan 15
Pakistani 14
Thai 14
Indian, Syro-Malankara 12
Samoan 12
Guamanian 11
Indian, Knanaya 7
Bengali 4
Fijian 4
Kmhmú 2
Marshallese 2
Chamorro 2
Micronesian 1
Montagnard 1
Languages in which Mass is
Celebrated
Number
Vietnamese 65
Korean 48
Tagalog or Filipino 43
Chinese Mandarin 11
Malayalam (India) 11
Indonesian 10
Lebanese 9
Tongan 8
Arabic 8
Hmong 7
Tamil (India) 7
Burmese 6
Japanese 4
Laotian 4
Chinese Cantonese 4
Kmhmú 3
Chamorro 3
Urdu (Pakistan) 2
Thai 2
Samoan 2
Other (Unspecified) 2
Fijian 1
Cebuano, Karenni, Karen, Kayah 1
Hindi, Kannada, Konkani,
Marathi, Telugu
1
Lahu 1
Chaldean 1
Chuukese, Hawaiian 1
Syrian, Syro-Malabar 1
Chinese Karen 1
Question 6: “What Asian and Pacific feasts do you celebrate as a diocese?”
Feasts celebrated in responding dioceses Number % of
responding
dioceses
Andrew Dũng-Lạc and his companions, Martyrs/Lady of La Vang 45 46.4%
Chinese/Vietnamese/Lao New Year 44 45.4%
San Lorenzo Ruiz 32 33.0%
Simbang Gabi 32 33.0%
Saints Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang and Companions 31 32.0%
Santo Nino 28 28.9%
Augustine Zhao Rong and his 119 companions 12 12.4%
Other (Unspecified) 10 10.3%
Saints Paul Miki and his companions, Martyrs 8 8.2%
Flores de Mayo 1 1.0%
Seven Blessed Martyrs of Thailand 1 1.0%
Autumn Children’s Festival 1 1.0%
Hmong Catholic New Year 1 1.0%
Vietnam Freedom Day 1 1.0%
Our Lady of Antipolo; Our Lady of Penafrancia: Our Lady of Manaoag,
Our Lady of Piat, St. Sebastian (Sri Lankan), Our Lady of Vailankanni
1 1.0%
Annual Asian Mass 1 1.0%
AP Survey Diocese
1 Rochester, New York
2 Burlington, Vermont
3 Santa Rosa, California
4 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
5 Monterey, California
6 Rapid City, South Dakota
7 Springfield, Massachusetts
8 Biloxi, Mississippi
9 Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina
10 Cheyenne, Wyoming
11 Eparchy of St. George in Canton, Ohio
12 Superior, Wisconsin
13 Great Falls and Billings, Montana
14 Saginaw, Michigan
15 Baker, Oregon
16 Dodge City, Kansas
17 El Paso, Texas
18 San Diego, California
19 Kansas City and St. Joseph, Missouri
20 Davenport, Iowa
21 Lexington, Kentucky
22 Manchester, New Hampshire
23 Gary, Indiana
24 Fort Wayne and South Bend, Indiana
25 St Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota
26 Santa Fe, New Mexico
27 Crookston, Minnesota
28 Santa Rosa, California
29 LaCrosse, Wisconsin
30 Brooklyn, New York
31 St. Cloud, Minnesota
32 Fresno, California
33 Grand Island, Nebraska
34 Arlington, Virginia
35 Baltimore, Maryland
36 Dubuque, Iowa
37 Lafayette, Indiana
38 Tyler, Texas
39 Stockton, California
40 Savannah, Georgia
41 Ogdensburg, New York
42 Las Cruces, New Mexico
43 Springfield & Cape Girardeau,
Missouri
44 Phoenix, Arizona
45 Des Moines, Iowa
46 St. Augustine, Florida
47 Lafayette, Louisiana
Asian and Pacific Ministry Survey 2011 Respondents
48 Seattle, Washington
49 Reno, Nevada
50 Cleveland, Ohio
51 Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
52 Omaha, Nebraska
53 Lincoln, Nebraska
54 Victoria, Texas
55 Lake Charles, Louisiana
56 San Bernardino, California
57 Toledo, Ohio
58 Boise, Idaho
59 Fort Worth, Texas
60 Jackson, Mississippi
61 Detroit, Michigan
62 Washington, D.C
63 St. Louis, Missouri
64 Honolulu, Hawaii
65 Austin, Texas
66 Green Bay, Wisconsin
67 Portland, Oregon
68 Corpus Christi, Texas
69 Lansing, Michigan
70 Richmond, Virginia
71 Orange, California
72 Los Angeles, California
73 New York, New York
74 Chicago, Illinois
75 Atlanta, Georgia
76 Boston, Massachusetts
77 Buffalo, New York
78 Charleston, South Carolina
79 Charlotte, North Carolina
80 Columbus, Ohio
81 Dallas, Texas
82 Denver, Colorado
83 Fargo, North Dakota
84 Galveston & Houston, Texas
85 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
86 Metuchen, New Jersey
87 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
88 Newark, New Jersey
89 Oakland, California
90 Orlando, Florida
91 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
92 Rockville Centre, New York
93 Sacramento, California
94 Salt Lake City, Utah
95 San Francisco, California
96 San Jose, California
97 Sioux City, Iowa
98 Springfield, Illinois
99 St. Petersburg, Florida
ASIAN AND PACIFIC MINISTRIES SURVEY
Purpose: To gather information about ministry to Asian and Pacific communities.
To solicit experiences and suggestions for ministry and leadership
formation to the Asian the Pacific communities.
Instructions: Please complete the questions as indicated. If you find that the response options that
are provided do not adequately convey your answer, please write the response in your own words.
If you need more space, please attach additional sheets of paper in order to provide a complete
response.
(Arch) diocese: __________________________________________________________________
Name of person completing this questionnaire: ________________________________________
Position: ________________________ Office: _____________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Tel. No.: __________________________________ Fax: _______________________________
E-mail: ________________________________________________________________________
(1) How does your diocese provide ministry to Asian and Pacific Islander Catholics?
Please check appropriate box.
( ) Self-standing office for Asian and Pacific Ministry
Director _____________________________________
Tel: _______________ Email____________________
Year established: ______________________________
( ) Incorporated into a combined multicultural ministry office
Director ______________________________________
Tel: ______________ Email: _____________________
Year established: _______________________________
( ) Other (Please describe briefly: e.g. “Provided by…”)
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
( ) None
Asian and Pacific Island Affairs, Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 3211 Fourth St., NE, Washington, D.C. 20017
2. Among your diocesan staff, how many are Asians and/or Pacific Islanders?
Full-time Part time Asian/Pacific Group
Pastoral ministry _______ _______ _________________
Administration _______ _______ _________________
Support Services _______ _______ _________________
3. How many of the following are Asian and/ or Pacific Islanders?
Asian Pacific Islander
Diocesan priests ______ ____________
Religious priests ______ ____________
Permanent deacons ______ ____________
Seminarians ______ ____________
Deacon candidates ______ ____________
Members of:
Arch/diocesan pastoral council ______ ____________
Arch/diocesan priests council ______ ____________
Other diocesan consultative body
(specify )_____________ ______ ____________
___________________ _ ______ ____________
4. What Asian and Pacific communities are present in the diocese?
Check all that apply.
___ Bengali
___ Burmese
___ Cambodian
___ Chinese
___ Fijian
___ Filipino
___ Guamanian
___ Hawaiian
___ Hmong
___ Indian Roman
Catholic
___ Indian Syro-Malabar
___ Indian SyroMalankara
___ Indian Kananaya
___ Indonesian
___ Japanese
___ Kmhmú
___ Korean
___ Laotian
___ Marshallese
___ Micronesian
___ Montagnard
___ Pakistani
___ Samoan
___ Sri Lankan
___ Thai
___ Tongan
___ Vietnamese
___ Other (specify)
____________
____________
5. The needs of the Asian and Pacific communities are many and varied. Please indicate the
services provided by your diocesan offices to the Asian and Pacific communities by checking
all that apply.
____ Religious ed. for children
_____ Religious ed. for adults
_____ Sacramental services
_____ Catechetical materials
_____ Spiritual counseling
_____ English classes
_____ Retreats/renewals
____ Leadership formation
____ Citizenship training
____ Youth and young adult
ministry
____ Immigration Services
____ Other (specify) ___________
6. What Asian and Pacific feasts do you celebrate as a diocese? Check all that apply.
_____ Paul Miki and Japanese Martyrs
_____ San Lorenzo Ruiz
_____ Chinese Martyrs
_____ Santo Nino
_____ Vietnamese Martyrs and/or Lady
of La Vang
_____ Chinese, Vietnamese, or Lao New Year
_____ Simbang Gabi
_____ Korean Martyrs
_____ Other (specify) _____
7. Is Mass celebrated in any of the following languages? Check all that apply.
__ Mandarin
__ Burmese
__ Korean
__ Japanese
__ Tagalog or Filipino
__ Indonesian
__ Kmhmú
__ Hmong
__ Laotian
__ Tamil (India)
__ Malayalam (India)
__ Urdu (Pakistan)
__ Thai
__ Vietnamese
__ Chamorro
__ Samoan
__ Tongan
__ Fijian
__ Arabic
__ Lebanese
__ Other (specify)
__________________
8. Did your diocese participate in any of the following leadership programs? Check all that apply.
___ Asian Pastoral Experience program
___ Asian Pacific Institutes for Ministry and Mission
___ First National Asian Catholic Pacific Gathering (2006, Washington)
9. Do you provide other Asian Pacific leadership programs? Describe.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
10. Does your diocese provide interreligious dialogue with Buddhism, Hinduism and other Asian religions?
___ Yes:
___ Through an Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue.
___ Through lectures and talks. Indicate frequency: _____________
___ Other. (describe)
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
___ No.
11. In working with Asian and Pacific communities, what have been three helpful diocesan outreach efforts?
12. What contributions have the Asian and Pacific communities brought to the diocese?
13. What are your main challenges in ministry with Asian and Pacific communities? Check all that apply.
____ Lack of personnel with linguistic ability
____ Knowledge about Asian and Pacific cultures
____ Financial resources
____ Communication
____ Other (specify)
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
14. In what ways do you need assistance in reaching out to your Asian and Pacific Island
communities?
____ Educational materials about Asian and Pacific cultures
____ Catechetical materials
____ Liturgical materials
____ Demographics
____ Presenters on Asian and Pacific communities
____ Other (specify)
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
15. In what ways could we provide assistance to your diocese?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.
If you have any questions, please call 718-817-1724 or email [email protected].
Please mail the completed questionnaire in the enclosed pre-addressed envelope
by April 15, 2011 to:
Ruth Narita Doyle, Ph.D.
Fordham University
Room 407, Dealy Hall, 4th Floor
441 East Fordham Road
Bronx, NY 10458-9993
Episcopal Regions Layout
Region 1
Provinces of Boston and Hartford
States of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire,
and Vermont
Region 9
Provinces of Dubuque, Kansas City, KS, Omaha, and Saint Louis
States of Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska
Region 2
Province of New York
State of New York
Region 10
Provinces of Galveston-Houston, Oklahoma City, and San Antonio
States of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas
Region 3
Provinces of Newark and Philadelphia
States of New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Region 11
Provinces of Los Angeles and San Francisco
States of California, Hawaii, and Nevada
Region 4
Provinces of Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
States of Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, District of Columbia, and
Virginia
Region 12
Provinces of Anchorage, Portland, and Seattle
States of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington
Region 5
Provinces of Louisville, Mobile, and New Orleans
States of Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee
Region 13
Provinces of Denver, Santa Fe, Salt Lake City, and El Paso, TX
States of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming
Region 6
Provinces of Cincinnati and Detroit
States of Michigan and Ohio
Region 14
Provinces of Atlanta and Miami
States of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina
Region 7
Provinces of Chicago, Indianapolis, and Milwaukee
States of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin
Region 15
Eastern Catholic Jurisdictions
Spans across the United States
Region 8
Province of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
States of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota
Source: USCCB
General Overview
As of April 1, 2010, a total of 14,674,000 Asians were living in the United States, some
4.8% of the total U.S. population; and 540,000 or 0.2% of the total U.S. population, were
Pacific Islander residents.1
In 2010, Chinese Americans (3.87 million) were the largest Asian group, followed by
Filipinos (3.25 million), Asian Indian (2.95 million), Vietnamese (1.70 million), Koreans
(1.64 million), and Japanese (1.32 million).2
The largest Pacific Islander groups in 2010 were Native Hawaiian (158,221),
Micronesian (127,015), Samoans (96,362), Guamanians (77,038), and Tongans (39,532).3
Hawaii had the largest Asian (38.5%), as well as Pacific Islander (10.1%) populations in
2010.4 Combined that puts Asian and Pacific Islander at 48.6%, almost half the total
population of Hawaii, where 22.8% of the population is Catholic and over 50% of the
Catholic population is Asian and Pacific Islander.
A survey found that Mass was held in 30 different Asian and Pacific Islander languages
across the United States.5
Except for Filipinos, the majority of Asian people in the United States are followers of
Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam.6
In 2011, there were 157 seminarians, and a total of 1,688 priests of Asian and Pacific
Islander heritage.7 Also 9 percent of the ordination class of 2012 was of Asian and Pacific
Islander descent.8
Asian and Pacific Islanders represent only 4% of the Catholic Church in the United
States, but they are over-represented for ordination to the priesthood.9
The top 10 dioceses with the highest number of Asians in the United States are New York
City, Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco, San Diego, Honolulu, Chicago, Galveston-
Houston, Oakland, and Philadelphia.10
The top 7 dioceses with the highest number of Pacific Islanders, according to the 2010
U.S. Census, are Honolulu, Anchorage, Little Rock, Seattle, Salt Lake, Oklahoma City,
and Sacramento.11
Asian Catholics also include members of the Eastern Catholic Churches of the Syro-
Malabar, Syro-Malankara, and Maronite traditions.
To date, five bishops of Asian and Pacific Islander origin have been ordained in the
United States; only four remain active.
Detailed Portrait
Asians
Growth
Asians grew faster than any other race group from 2000 to 2010, this goes for both Asian
Census categories of Asian alone and Asian alone or in combination with another
group.12
The Asian population increased 4 times faster than the total population in the United
States.13
Many groups exhibited large growth, but the Bhutanese were the fastest growing group.14
Chinese, Filipino, Asian Indian, Vietnamese, Korean, and Japanese make up 83% of all
Asian Americans.15
Asians have grown from 1% of the U.S. population in 1965 to 5.8% of the population in
2011.16
Families and Children
There were a total of 4,644,197 Asian households in America in 2011. Of that, 74.2%, or
3,445,994 were Family households.17
60.0% of all households were married couples in 2011.18
57.9% of the population of 15 and over was married in 2011.19
Foreign Born
The total Asian population was 15,020,419 people in 2011.20
Of those, 10,003,747 Asians living in the United States in 2011 were born abroad. That is
66.6% of the total Asian American population. 21
The other 5,016,672 Asians living in the United States in 2011were born in the United
States. That is 33.4% of the total Asian American population.22
Language
The total Asian American population aged 5 years and older was 12,137,003 people. Of
that total, 76.7% of those people spoke an Asian language at home in 2011.23
23.3% of the 5 years and older population spoke English only at home.24
36% speak English less than very well.25
Education
School Enrollment
The total Asian population ages 3 years and older that was enrolled in school was
4,399,666, or 29.3% of the total Asian population in 2011.26
The percentage enrolled in Preschool was 5.5%27
The percentage enrolled in Kindergarten was 4.3%28
The percentage enrolled in grades 1-8, or elementary school, was 33.1%29
The percentage enrolled in High School was 16.9%30
The percentage enrolled in College or Graduate School was 40.3%31
Educational Attainment
The total Asian population 25 years and over was 10,241,927 in 2011, or 68.1%
of the total Asian population.32
The percentage of the 25 and over population that had achieved their high school
diploma was 15.6% in 2011.33
The percentage of those who achieved some college or their Associate’s Degree
was 19.5%34
The percentage of those who achieved their Bachelor’s Degree was 29.3%35
The percentage of those that achieved a Graduate or professional degree was
20.7% in 2011.36
Jobs
The employable Asian population of those 16 years and older was 12,137,003 in 2011.
That is 80.8% of the total Asian population.37
65.6% were in the labor force, with 65.3% being in the civilian labor force, and .3%
being in the Armed Forces.38
60.2% were employed in 2011.39
5.2% were unemployed in 2011.40
34.4% were not in the labor force, meaning they were not employed or actively seeking a
job.41
Asians made up 7.9% of the overall unemployed labor force in 2011.42
Businesses
1,549,664 businesses were owned and operated by Asians in 2007. That is a 40.4%
increase since 2002, when the number was just 1,103,587.43
$507,641,416,000 is how much Asian-owned businesses earned in receipts in 2007, up
55.4% from 2002.44
Asian Indians had 308,514 businesses, Chinese had 423,609, Filipinos had 163,217,
Japanese had 108,361, Korean had 192,465, Vietnamese had 229, 149 businesses, and
Other Asians had 153,565 businesses in 2007. 45
The ethnicity with the biggest growth from 2002 to 2007 was Other Asian with 72.3%
change, followed by Vietnamese with 55.8%, and Chinese with 48.1% growth.46
Catholicism
19% of Asian Americans are Catholic in 2011.47
The percentage of Christianity among Asian Americans is higher than in their native
lands, suggesting that more Christians come to America or more immigrants convert once
they are here.48
Compared with White Americans, Asian Americans exhibit more religious commitment
with 64% saying religion is very important in their lives, compared to 54% for White
Americans. Also, 6 in 10 Asian Catholics say they attend Mass at least once per week,
while only 4 in 10 White American Catholics say that. Finally, 61% of Asian Americans
report that they pray daily, while 55% of White Americans are likely to do the same
thing.49
Pacific Islanders
Growth
Pacific Islanders grew 40% over the past decade from 2000 to 2010, making them the
second fastest growing group behind Asians.50
Chuukese was the fastest growing group in an ethnicity that saw growth across all
groups.51
Chamorro/Guamanian, Marshallese, and Fijians all took in significantly bigger pieces of
the Pacific Islander pie in terms of population growth. The Marshallese more than tripled
in size, while the Chamorro/Guamanians grew by 1.5%, and the Fijians grew 1.1% or
almost 19,000 people from 2000 to 2010.52
Families and Children
There were a total of 130,399 Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander households in
America in 2011. Of that, 77.2%, or 100,668 were Family households.53
44.1% of all Pacific Islander households were married couples in 2011.54
47.2% of the population of 15 and over was married in 2011.55
Foreign Born
The total Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander population was 506,017 people in 2011.56
There were 111,961 Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander people who were born abroad
in the United States in 2011. That is 22.1% of the total Native Hawaiian and Pacific
Islander American population.57
There were 394,056 of the total Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander population who had
been born as natives in the United States in 2011. That is 77.9% of the total population.58
Language
The Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander population 5 years and older was 468,280
people. Of that total, 44.7% of those people spoke an Native Hawaiian and Pacific
Islander language at home in 2011.59
55.3% of the 5 years and older population spoke English only at home.60
13.8% speak English less than very well.61
Education
School Enrollment
The total Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander population in 2011 that was 3
years and older and enrolled in school was, 153,940, or 30.4% of the total Native
Hawaiian and Pacific Islander population in 2011.62
The percentage enrolled in Preschool was 4.1%63
The percentage enrolled in Kindergarten was 5.1%64
The percentage enrolled in grades 1-8, or elementary school, was 42.3%65
The percentage enrolled in High School was 22.2%66
The percentage enrolled in College or Graduate School was 26.2%67
Educational Attainment
The total population 25 years and over was 290,314 in 2011, or 57.3% of the total
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander population. 68
The percentage of the 25 and over population that had achieved their high school
diploma was 36.1% in 2011.69
The percentage of those who achieved some college or their Associate’s Degree
was 34.5%70
The percentage of those who achieved their Bachelor’s Degree was 10.2%71
The percentage of those that achieved a Graduate or professional degree was
4.3% in 2011.72
Jobs
The employable Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander population of those 16 years and
older was 378,118 in 2011. That is 74.7% of the total Native Hawaiian and Pacific
Islander population.73
67.8% were in the labor force, with 66.1% being in the civilian labor force, and 1.6%
being in the Armed Forces.74
56.8% were employed in 2011.75
9.3% were unemployed in 2011.76
32.2% were not in the labor force, meaning they were not employed or actively seeking a
job.77
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders made up 14.1 % of the overall unemployed labor
force in 2011.78
Businesses
37,957 businesses were owned and operated by Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders in
2007. That is a 31.1% increase since 2002, when the number was just 28,948.79
$6,488,275,000 is how much Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander owned businesses
earned in receipts in 2007, up 51.6% from 2002.80
Chamorro/Guamanians had 3,650 businesses, Native Hawaiians had 21,111 businesses,
Samoans had 3,029 businesses, and Other Pacific Islander had 9,321 businesses in
2007.81
The ethnicity with the biggest growth from 2002 to 2007 was Other Pacific Islander with
46.6% change, followed by Samoan with 37.4%, and Native Hawaiian with 25.8%
growth.82
Endnotes
1 U.S. Census Bureau, Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2012 (131st Edition) Washington, D.C. 2011.
2 United States Census Bureau. "U.S. Census, American Community Survey 2006-2010." Washington, DC: United States Census
Bureau, 2010. 3 Ibid.
4 Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, State of Hawaii, "Hawaii State Census 2010." Last modified
2010. Accessed August 16, 2010. http://hawaii.gov/dbedt/info/census/. 5 Dr. Ruth Doyle “Asian and Pacific Ministry 2011” (working paper, Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs, Secretariat of Cultural
Diversity in the Church, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2011). 6 PEW Forum on Religion & Public Life. Asian Americans: A Mosaic of Faiths. Washington, D.C.: PEW Research Forum,
2012. http://www.pewforum.org/Asian-Americans-A-Mosaic-of-Faiths.aspx (accessed September 28, 2012). 7 Gautier, Dr. Mary L., and Melissa A. Cidade. Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, "The Class of 2011: Survey of
Ordinands to the Priesthood." Last modified 2011. Accessed August 16, 2012.
http://www.nfcym.org/resources/research/ordination-class-2011-report.pdf. 8 Gautier, Dr. Mary L., and Dr. Mark M. Gray. Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, "The Class of 2012: Survey of
Ordinands to the Priesthood." Last modified 2012. Accessed August 16, 2012. http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-
teachings/vocations/ordination-class/upload/Ordination-Class-of-2012-Report-FINAL.pdf 9 Ibid.
10 United States Census Bureau. "U.S. Census, American Community Survey 2006-2010." Washington, DC: United States
Census Bureau, 2010. 11
Ibid. 12 Hoeffel, Elizabeth M., Sonya Rastogi, Myoung Ouk Kim, and Hasan Shahid. United States Census Bureau, "The Asian
Population: 2010." Last modified 2012. Accessed October 12, 2012. http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/briefs/c2010br-11.pdf. 13
Ibid. 14
Ibid. 15
Ibid. 16
Ibid. 17
U.S. Census Bureau, “2011 American Community Survey, 1 year Estimates.” Washington, D.C.: United States Census Bureau,
2011. 18
Ibid. 19
Ibid. 20
Ibid. 21
Ibid. 22
Ibid. 23
Ibid. 24
Ibid. 25
Ibid. 26
Ibid. 27
Ibid. 28
Ibid. 29
Ibid. 30
Ibid. 31
Ibid. 32
Ibid. 33
Ibid. 34
Ibid. 35
Ibid. 36
Ibid. 37
Ibid. 38
Ibid. 39
Ibid. 40
Ibid.
41
Ibid. 42
Ibid. 43
Ibid. 44
Ibid. 45
Ibid. 46
Ibid. 47 PEW Forum on Religion & Public Life. Asian Americans: A Mosaic of Faiths. Washington, D.C.: PEW Research Forum,
2012. http://www.pewforum.org/Asian-Americans-A-Mosaic-of-Faiths.aspx (accessed September 28, 2012). 48
Ibid. 49
Ibid. 50
Hixson, Lindsay, Bradford B. Hepler, and Myoung Ouk Kim. The United States Census Bureau, "Native Hawaiian and Pacific
Islander Population: 2010." Last modified 2012. Accessed October 12, 2012.
http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/briefs/c2010br-12.pdf. 51
Ibid. 52
Ibid. 53
U.S. Census Bureau, “2011 American Community Survey, 1 year Estimates.” Washington, D.C.: United States Census Bureau,
2011. 54
Ibid. 55
Ibid. 56
Ibid. 57
Ibid. 58
Ibid. 59
Ibid. 60
Ibid. 61
Ibid. 62
Ibid. 63
Ibid. 64
Ibid. 65
Ibid. 66
Ibid. 67
Ibid. 68
Ibid. 69
Ibid. 70
Ibid. 71
Ibid. 72
Ibid. 73
Ibid. 74
Ibid. 75
Ibid. 76
Ibid. 77
Ibid. 78
Ibid. 79
Ibid. 80
Ibid. 81
Ibid. 82
Ibid.
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Attachment A
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Episcopal Regions Layout
Region 1
Provinces of Boston and Hartford
States of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire,
and Vermont
Region 9
Provinces of Dubuque, Kansas City, KS, Omaha, and Saint Louis
States of Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska
Region 2
Province of New York
State of New York
Region 10
Provinces of Galveston-Houston, Oklahoma City, and San Antonio
States of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas
Region 3
Provinces of Newark and Philadelphia
States of New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Region 11
Provinces of Los Angeles and San Francisco
States of California, Hawaii, and Nevada
Region 4
Provinces of Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
States of Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, District of Columbia, and
Virginia
Region 12
Provinces of Anchorage, Portland, and Seattle
States of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington
Region 5
Provinces of Louisville, Mobile, and New Orleans
States of Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee
Region 13
Provinces of Denver, Santa Fe, Salt Lake City, and El Paso, TX
States of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming
Region 6
Provinces of Cincinnati and Detroit
States of Michigan and Ohio
Region 14
Provinces of Atlanta and Miami
States of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina
Region 7
Provinces of Chicago, Indianapolis, and Milwaukee
States of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin
Region 15
Eastern Catholic Jurisdictions
Spans across the United States
Region 8
Province of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
States of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota
Source: USCCB
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Episcopal Region Demographics 2010
Table 1
Region States Asians 2010
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islanders 2010
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total
2010
Asians, NHPI Percentage Growth from 2000 to 2010
Percentage Growth of Total US Population From 2000 to 2010
Total Number of Catholics in Region in 2010
Catholic Percentage of Population
1 ME, MA, NH, RI, VT, CT 651,380 20,527 671,907 51.8% 3.8% 4,955,247 34.30%
2 NY 1,579,494 36,423 1,615,917 34.9% 2.1% 7,353,779 37.90%
3 NJ, PA 1,197,750 25,423 1,223,173 54.5% 3.9% 6,935,855 32.30%
4 DE, DC,MD, VA, WV* 969,266 29,038 998,304 63.6% 10.2% 2,115,417 12.40%
5 AL, KY, LA, MS, TN 359,358 26,465 385,823 54.9% 6.9% 2,139,121 9.30%
6 MI, OH 527,899 19,873 547,772 43.3% 0.6% 4,128,963 19.30%
7 IL, IN, WI 946,957 25,048 972,005 45.1% 4.8% 6,075,040 24.30%
8 MN, ND, SD 266,541 7,908 274,449 52.2% 7.5% 1,545,864 22.80%
9 KS, IA, MO, NE 312,574 22,904 335,478 55.4% 6.1% 2,086,179 15.20%
10 AR, OK, TX 1,239,779 63,701 1,303,480 70.2% 17.9% 7,202,537 22.60%
11 CA, HI, NV 6,580,476 674,809 7,255,285 32.1% 11.4% 12,301,737 29.80%
12 AK, ID, MT, OR, WA 881,114 114,087 995,201 53.5% 13.9% 1,512,928 10.90%
13 UT, AZ, NM, CO, WY 541,429 82,844 624,273 69.9% 20.2% 2,344,631 13.90%
14 NC, SC, GA, FL 1,266,839 76,145 1,342,984 76.7% 17.7% 3,844,182 9.00%
Total 17,320,856 1,225,195 18,546,051 45.2% 9.7% 64,541,490 20.90%
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Population Growth of the Asian and Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Community v. the Population Growth of the
Total Population of the United States by Episcopal Region
Figure 1
This bar graph displays the population growth of the Asian and Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Community compared with the population growth of the total U.S.
population of the span of the decade of 2000-2010 across each episcopal region. As you can clearly see in every region the Asian and Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander
Community had a much greater growth rate than the total U.S. Population by great numbers. According the U.S. Census Bureau, Asians are the fastest growing
ethnicity, and that claim is heartily reflected in the graph above.
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Asians, NHPI Percentage Growth from 2000 to2010
Percentage Growth of Total US PopulationFrom 2000 to 2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Episcopal Regions Demographics
Table 2
Region States Asians 2010
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islanders 2010
Asians, Native
Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders
Total 2010 Asians 2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders 2000
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2000
Asians, NHPI Percentage Growth from 2000 to 2010
Total U.S. Population 2000
Total U.S. Population 2010
Percentage Growth of Total U.S. Population From 2000 to 2010
Total Number of Catholics in Region in 2010
Catholic Percentage of Population
1 ME, MA, NH, RI, VT, CT
651,380 20,527 671,907 426,140 16,440 442,580 51.8% 13,922,517 14,444,865 3.8% 4,955,247 34.3%
2 NY 1,579,494 36,423 1,615,917 1,169,200 28,612 1,197,812 34.9% 18,976,457 19,378,102 2.1% 7,353,779 37.9%
3 NJ, PA 1,197,750 25,423 1,223,173 772,957 18,855 791,812 54.5% 20,695,404 21,494,273 3.9% 6,935,855 32.3%
4 DE, DC,MD, VA, WV*
969,266 29,038 998,304 591,740 18,506 610,246 63.6% 15,539,004 17,127,227 10.2% 2,115,417 12.4%
5 AL, KY, LA, MS, TN 359,358 26,465 385,823 233,069 16,056 249,125 54.9% 21,491,786 22,965,877 6.9% 2,139,121 9.3%
6 MI, OH 527,899 19,873 547,772 368,105 14,260 382,365 43.3% 21,291,584 21,420,144 0.6% 4,128,963 19.3%
7 IL, IN, WI 946,957 25,048 972,005 649,256 20,525 669,781 45.1% 23,863,453 25,001,420 4.8% 6,075,040 24.3%
8 MN, ND, SD 266,541 7,908 274,449 173,390 6,898 180,288 52.2% 6,316,523 6,790,696 7.5% 1,545,864 22.8%
9 KS, IA, MO, NE 312,574 22,904 335,478 202,187 13,681 215,868 55.4% 12,921,216 13,714,741 6.1% 2,086,179 15.2%
10 AR, OK, TX 1,239,779 63,701 1,303,480 728,317 37,346 765,663 70.2% 26,975,874 31,812,830 17.9% 7,202,537 22.6%
11 CA, HI, NV 6,580,476 674,809 7,255,285 4,971,373 520,359 5,491,732 32.1% 37,081,442 41,314,808 11.4% 12,301,737 29.8%
12 AK, ID, MT, OR, WA
881,114 114,087 995,201 580,257 68,219 648,476 53.5% 12,138,600 13,822,842 13.9% 1,512,928 10.9%
13 UT, AZ, NM, CO, WY
541,429 82,844 624,273 318,869 48,618 367,487 69.9% 13,977,890 16,807,903 20.2% 2,344,631 13.9%
14 NC, SC, GA, FL 1,266,839 76,145 1,342,984 713,968 46,039 760,007 76.7% 36,230,156 42,649,810 17.7% 3,844,182 9.0%
Total 17,320,856 1,225,195 18,546,051 11,898,828 874,414 12,773,242 45.2% 281,421,906 308,745,538 9.7% 64,541,490 20.9% *Virgin Islands (Region 4) and Puerto Rico not included.
All Charts and Tables use the categories “Asian Alone or in Combination” and “Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Alone or in Combination.” This was done to account for the entire Asian and
Pacific Islander Community in the 50 States and the District of Columbia. Only reflected in the Catholic demographics are the 50 States and the District of Columbia, with the exclusion of the Eastern
Rite Churches, which will be accounted for in Figure 35, and the Military. Only Catholics in the 50 States and the District of Columbia are counted as U.S Catholics for the purposes of this document.
Data Source: 2010 U.S. Census, the Official Catholic Directory 2011
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of Asian Community from 2000 to 2010
Figure 2
This chart shows the Asian community’s growth of the past decade in all of the 14 Episcopal Regions. As you can see, every Episcopal Region experienced growth, with
Region 11 experiencing the most growth in the Asian community, and Regions 3, 10 and 14 experiencing a similar growth.
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Asians 2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Community from 2000 to 2010
Figure 3
This is a bar graph showing the growth of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community over the past decade in each Episcopal Region. As you can see on the
graph, Regions 10-14 experienced the most growth, with Region 11 having the largest growth.
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Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Figure 4
This bar graph represents 100% of U.S. Catholics in the 50 States and the District of Columbia. They are divided up by Episcopal Region. Not included is Region 15, the
Eastern Rite Jurisdictions, which will be accounted for shortly. The largest Region is Region 11 with just over 12 million of the U.S. Catholic Population. Region 11 is
followed by Regions 2, 3, 10, and 7 in terms of greatest distribution of the U.S. Catholic Population.
0
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Total Number of Catholics in Region in 2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Figure 5
This graph shows the percentage of the Asian population in each Episcopal Region. Region 11 has the largest Asian community followed by Regions 2, 14, and 10.
0
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Asians 2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Figure 6
This bar graph shows the distribution of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community in each Episcopal Region. Region 11 has an overwhelmingly large Native
Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population. Following Region 11 in terms of most populous Regions are Regions 12, 13, 10, and 14. The rest of the regions only have a
small portion of the overall Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population.
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Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Attachment B
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Region 1 Table 3
State Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian Percent of Total State Population 2010
Asian Percentage Growth from 2000 to 2010
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Population 2000
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Population 2010
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Percent Growth from 2000 to 2010
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2000
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2010
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2000
The Percentage Growth of Total Asians & NH&PI from 2000 to 2010
Total U.S Population 2010
Total Number of Catholics in Region
Catholic Percentage of Population
Connecticut 95,368 157,088 4% 65% 4,076 5,397 32% 99,444 162,485 99,444 63.40% 3,574,097 1,251,623 35%
Maine 11,827 18,333 1% 55% 792 988 25% 12,619 19,321 12,619 53.10% 1,328,361 185,281 13.90%
Massachusetts 264,814 394,211 6% 49% 8,704 10,257 17.80% 273,518 404,468 273,518 47.90% 6,547,629 2,531,222 38.70%
New Hampshire
19,219 34,522 3% 80% 777 1,160 49.30% 19,996 35,682 19,996 78.40% 1,316,470 287,728 21.90%
Rhode Island 28,290 36,763 4% 35% 1,783 2,260 26.80% 30,073 39,023 30,073 29.80% 1,052,567 621,393 59.00%
Vermont 6,622 10,463 2% 58% 308 465 51% 6,930 10,928 6,930 57.70% 625,741 118,000 18.90%
Total 426,140 651,380 34.60% 16,440 20,527 20% 442,580 671,907 442,580 51.80% 14,444,865 4,995,247 34.60%
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Asian Population for Region 1 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 7
This bar graph displays the growth of the Asian population across the states for Region 1 from 2000 to 2010.
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Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population for Region 1 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 8
This bar graph shows the distribution of the population of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community across the states in Region 1.
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Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Region 2
Table 4
State
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian Percentage of Total State Population 2010
Asian Percentage Growth from 2000 to 2010
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2010
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Percent Growth from 2000 to 2010
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2000
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2010
The Percentage Growth of Total Asians & NH&PI from 2000 to 2010
Total U.S Population 2010
Total Number of Catholics in Region
Catholic Percentage of Population
New York 1,169,200 1,579,494 8.2% 35.1%
28,612
36,423 27.3% 1,197,812 1,615,917 34.9% 19,378,102 7,353,779 37.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Asian Population for Region 2 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 9
This bar graph displays the growth for the Asian Community in Region 2 from 2000 to 2010.
0
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400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
1,400,000
1,600,000
1,800,000
New York
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population for Region 2 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 10
This bar graph represents the population growth of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community for Region 2 from 2000 to 2010.
0
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Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Region 3
Table 5
State
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian Percentage of Total State Population 2010
Asian Percentage Growth from 2000 to 2010
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2010
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Percent Growth from 2000 to 2010
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2000
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2010
The Percentage Growth of Total Asians & NH&PI from 2000 to 2010
Total U.S Population 2010
Total Number of Catholics in Region
Catholic Percentage of Population
New Jersey 524,356 795,163 9% 51.60% 10,065 12,999 29.20% 534,421 808,162 51.2% 8,791,894 3,675,638 41.8%
Pennsylvania 248,601 402,587 3.20% 61.90% 8,790 12,424 41.30% 257,391 415,011 61.2% 12,702,379 3,260,217 25.7%
Total 772,957 1,197,750
35.50% 18,855 25,423 25.80% 791,812 1,223,173 54.5% 21,494,273 6,935,855 32.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Asian Population for Region 3 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 11
This bar graph displays the population growth for the Asian Community in Region 3 across the two states from 2000 to 2010.
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
900,000
New Jersey Pennsylvania
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population for Region 3 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 12
This bar graph displays the population growth across the two states in Region 3 for the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community from 2000 to 2010.
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
New Jersey Pennsylvania
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Region 4
Table 6
State
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian Percentage of Total State Population 2010
Asian Percentage Growth from 2000 to 2010
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2010
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Percent Growth from 2000 to 2010
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2000
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2010
The Percentage Growth of Total Asians & NH&PI from 2000 to 2010
Total U.S Population 2010
Total Number of Catholics in Region
Catholic Percentage of Population
Delaware 18,944 33,701 3.8% 77.9% 671 1,216 81.2% 19,615 34,917 78.0% 897,934 235,638 26.20%
District of Columbia 17,956 26,857 4.5% 49.6% 785 1,320 68.2% 18,741 28,177 50.3% 601,723 87,089 14.47%
Maryland 238,408 370,044 6.4% 55.2% 6,179 9,826 59.0% 244,587 379,870 55.3% 5,773,552 1,019,829 17.66%
Virginia 304,559 522,199 6.5% 71.5% 9,984 15,422 54.5% 314,543 537,621 70.9% 8,001,024 689,732 8.60%
West Virginia 11,873 16,465 0.9% 38.7% 887 1,254 41.4% 12,760 17,719 28.8% 1,852,994 83,129 4.50%
Total 591,740 969,266
41.6% 18506 29,038 38.6% 610,246 998,304 63.6% 17,127,227 2,115,417 12.35% *The table and charts do not include the Virgin Islands, which are also a part of Region 4..
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Asian Population for Region 4 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 13
This bar graph displays the population growth for the Asian Community in Region 4 across the states from 2000 to 2010.
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
Delaware District of Columbia Maryland Virginia West Virginia
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population for Region 4 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 14
This bar graph displays the population growth across the states in Region 4 for the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community from 2000 to 2010.
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
14000
16000
18000
Delaware District ofColumbia
Maryland Virginia West Virginia
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Region 5
Table 7
State
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian Percentage of Total State Population 2010
Asian Percentage Growth from 2000 to 2010
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2010
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Percent Growth from 2000 to 2010
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2000
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2010
The Percentage Growth of Total Asians & NH&PI from 2000 to 2010
Total U.S Population 2010
Total Number of Catholics in Region
Catholic Percentage of Population
Alabama 39,458 67,036 1.4% 69.9% 3,169 5,914 86.6% 42,627 72,950 71.1% 4,779,736 157,252 3.3%
Kentucky 37,062 62,029 1.4% 67.4% 3,162 5,111 61.6% 40,224 67,140 66.9% 4,339,367 379,357 8.7%
Louisiana 64,350 84,335 1.9% 31.1% 3,237 4,879 50.7% 67,587 89,214 32.0% 4,533,372 1,275,977 28.1%
Mississippi 23,281 32,560 1.1% 39.9% 1,901 2,776 46% 25,182 35,336 40.3% 2,967,297 108,593 3.7%
Tennessee 68,918 113,398 1.8% 64.5% 4,587 7,785 69.7% 73,505 121,183 64.9% 6,346,105 217,942 3.4%
Total 233,069 359,358
35.1% 16,056 26,465 39.3% 249,125 385,823 54.9% 22,965,877 2,139,121 9.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Asian Population for Region 5 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 15
This bar graph displays the population growth for the Asian Community in Region 5 across the states from 2000 to 2010.
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
Alabama Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Tennessee
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population for Region 5 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 16
This bar graph displays the population growth across the states in Region 5 for the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community from 2000 to 2010.
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
Alabama Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Tennessee
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Region 6 Table 8
State
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian Percentage of Total State Population 2010
Asian Percentage Growth from 2000 to 2010
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2010
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Percent Growth from 2000 to 2010
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2000
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2010
The Percentage Growth of Total Asians & NH&PI from 2000 to 2010
Total U.S Population 2010
Total Number of Catholics in Region
Catholic Percentage of Population
Michigan 208,329 289,607 2.9% 39% 7,276 9,348 28.5% 215,605 298,955 38.7% 9,883,640 2,119,067 21.4%
Ohio 159,776 238,292 2.1% 49.1% 6,984 10,525 50.7% 166,760 248,817 49.2% 11,536,504 2,009,896 17.4%
Total 368,105 527,899
30.3% 14,260 19,873 28.2% 382,365 547,772 43.3% 21,420,144 4,128,963 19.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Asian Population for Region 6 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 17
This bar graph displays the population growth for the Asian Community in Region 6 across the states from 2000 to 2010.
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
350,000
Michigan Ohio
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population for Region 6 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 18
This bar graph displays the population growth across the states in Region 6 for the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community from 2000 to 2010.
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
Michigan Ohio
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Region 7
Table 9
State
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian Percentage of Total State Population 2010
Asian Percentage Growth from 2000 to 2010
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2010
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Percent Growth from 2000 to 2010
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2000
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2010
The Percentage Growth of Total Asians & NH&PI from 2000 to 2010
Total U.S Population 2010
Total Number of Catholics in Region
Catholic Percentage of Population
Illinois 473,649 668,694 5.2% 41.2% 11,848 13,546 14.3% 485,497 682,240 40.5% 12,830,632 3,827,190 29.8%
Indiana 72,839 126,750 2% 74% 4,367 6,385 46.2% 77,206 133,135 72.4% 6,483,802 747,966 11.5%
Wisconsin 102,768 151,513 2.7% 47.4% 4,310 5,117 18.7% 107,078 156,630 46.3% 5,686,986 1,499,884 26.4%
Total 649,256 946,957
31.4% 20,525 25,048 18% 669,781 972,005 45.1% 25,001,420 6,075,040 24.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Asian Population for Region 7 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 19
This bar graph displays the population growth for the Asian Community in Region 7 across the states from 2000 to 2010.
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
Illinois Indiana Wisconsin
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population for Region 7 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 20
This bar graph displays the population growth across the states in Region 7 for the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community from 2000 to 2010.
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
Illinois Indiana Wisconsin
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Region 8 Table 10
State
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian Percentage of Total State Population 2010
Asian Percentage Growth from 2000 to 2010
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2010
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Percent Growth from 2000 to 2010
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2000
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2010
The Percentage Growth of Total Asians & NH&PI from 2000 to 2010
Total U.S Population 2010
Total Number of Catholics in Region
Catholic Percentage of Population
Minnesota 162,414 247,132 4.7% 52.2% 5,867 6,206 5.8% 168,281 253,338 50.5% 5,303,925 1,252,387 23.6%
North Dakota 4,967 9,193 1.4% 85.1% 475 782 64.6% 5,442 9,975 83.3% 672,591 143,170 21.3%
South Dakota 6,009 10,216 1.3% 70.0% 556 920 65.5% 6,565 11,136 69.6% 814,180 150,307 18.5%
Total 173,390 266,541
34.9% 6,898 7,908 12.8% 180,288 274,449 52.2% 6,790,696 1,545,864 22.8%
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Asian Population for Region 8 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 21
This bar graph displays the population growth for the Asian Community in Region 8 across the states from 2000 to 2010.
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population for Region 8 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 22
This bar graph displays the population growth across the states in Region 8 for the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community from 2000 to 2010.
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Region 9 Table 11
State
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian Percentage of Total State Population 2010
Asian Percentage Growth from 2000 to 2010
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2010
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Percent Growth from 2000 to 2010
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2000
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2010
The Percentage Growth of Total Asians & NH&PI from 2000 to 2010
Total U.S Population 2010
Total Number of Catholics in Region
Catholic Percentage of Population
Kansas 56,049 83,930 2.9% 49.7% 3,117 4,938 58.4% 59,166 88,868 50.2% 2,853,118 409,619 14.4%
Iowa 43,119 64,512 2.1% 49.6% 2,196 3,847 75.2% 45,315 68,359 50.9% 3,046,355 493,723 16.2%
Missouri 76,210 123,571 2.1% 62.1% 6,635 11,296 70.2% 82,845 134,867 62.8% 5,988,927 810,116 13.5%
Nebraska 26,809 40,561 2.2% 51.3% 1,733 2,823 62.9% 28,542 43,384 52.0% 1,826,341 372,721 20.4%
Total 202,187 312,574
35.3% 13,681 22,904 40.3% 215,868 335,478 55.4% 13,714,741 2,086,179 15.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Asian Population for Region 9 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 23
This bar graph displays the population growth for the Asian Community in Region 9 across the states from 2000 to 2010.
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
Kansas Iowa Missouri Nebraska
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population for Region 9 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 24
This bar graph displays the population growth across the states in Region 9 for the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community from 2000 to 2010.
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
Kansas Iowa Missouri Nebraska
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Region 10
Table 12
State
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian Percentage of Total State Population 2010
Asian Percentage Growth from 2000 to 2010
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2010
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Percent Growth from 2000 to 2010
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2000
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2010
The Percentage Growth of Total Asians & NH&PI from 2000 to 2010
Total U.S Population 2010
Total Number of Catholics in Region
Catholic Percentage of Population
Arkansas 25,401 44,943 1.5% 76.9% 3,129 7,849 150.8% 28,530 52,792 85.0% 2,915,918 131,976 4.5%
Oklahoma 58,723 84,170 2.2% 43.3% 5,123 8,206 60.2% 63,846 92,376 44.7% 3,751,351 174,510 4.7%
Texas 644,193 1,110,666 4.4% 72.4% 29,094 47,646 63.8% 673,287 1,158,312 72.0% 25,145,561 6,896,051 27.4%
Total 728,317 1,239,779
41.3% 37,346 63,701 41.4% 765,663 1,303,480 70.2% 31,812,830 7,202,537 22.6%
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Asian Population for Region 10 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 25
This bar graph displays the population growth for the Asian Community in Region 10 across the states from 2000 to 2010.
0
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
Arkansas Oklahoma Texas
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population for Region 10 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 26
This chart displays the population growth across the states in Region 10 for the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community from 2000 to 2010.
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
Arkansas Oklahoma Texas
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Region 11
Table 13
State
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian Percentage of Total State Population 2010
Asian Percentage Growth from 2000 to 2010
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2010
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Percent Growth from 2000 to 2010
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2000
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2010
The Percentage Growth of Total Asians & NH&PI from 2000 to 2010
Total U.S Population 2010
Total Number of Catholics in Region
Catholic Percentage of Population
California 4,155,685 5,556,592 14.9% 33.7% 221,458 286,145 29.2% 4,377,143 5,842,737 33.5% 37,253,956 11,381,600 30.6%
Hawaii 703,232 780,968 57.4% 11.1% 282,667 355,816 25.9% 985,899 1,136,784 15.3% 1,360,301 221,210 16.3%
Nevada 112,456 242,916 9% 116% 16,234 32,848 102.3% 128,690 275,764 114.3% 2,700,551 698,987 25.9%
Total 4,971,373 6,580,476
24.5% 520,359 674,809 22.9% 5,491,732 7,255,285 32.1% 41,314,808 12,301,797 29.8%
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Asian Population for Region 11 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 27
This bar graph displays the population growth for the Asian Community in Region 11 across the states from 2000 to 2010.
0
1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
6,000,000
California Hawaii Nevada
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population for Region 11 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 28
This bar graph displays the population growth across the states in Region 11 for the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community from 2000 to 2010.
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
350,000
400,000
California Hawaii Nevada
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Region 12 Table 14
State
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian Percentage of Total State Population 2010
Asian Percentage Growth from 2000 to 2010
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2010
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Percent Growth from 2000 to 2010
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2000
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2010
The Percentage Growth of Total Asians & NH&PI from 2000 to 2010
Total U.S Population 2010
Total Number of Catholics in Region
Catholic Percentage of Population
Alaska 32,686 50,402 7.1% 54.2% 5,515 11,154 102.2% 38,201 61,556 61.1% 710,231 49,814 7%
Idaho 17,390 29,698 1.9% 70.8% 2,847 5,094 78.9% 20,237 34,792 71.9% 1,567,582 170,038 10.8%
Montana 7,101 10,482 1.1% 47.6% 1,077 1,732 60.8% 8,178 12,214 49.4% 989,415 89,039 9%
Oregon 127,339 186,281 4.9% 46.3% 16,019 25,785 61% 143,358 212,066 47.9% 3,831,074 447,100 11.7%
Washington 395,741 604,251 9% 52.7% 42,761 70,322 64.5% 438,502 674,573 53.8% 6,724,540 756,937 11.3%
Total 580,257 881,114
34.1% 68,219 114,087 40.20% 648,476 995,201 53.5% 13,822,842 1,512,928 10.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Asian Population for Region 12 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 29
This bar graph displays the population growth for the Asian Community in Region 12 across the states from 2000 to 2010.
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population for Region 12 from 2000 to
2010
Figure 30
This bar graph displays the population growth across the states in Region 12 for the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community from 2000 to
2010.
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Region 13
Table 15
State
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian Percentage of Total State Population 2010
Asian Percentage Growth from 2000 to 2010
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2010
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Percent Growth from 2000 to 2010
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2000
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2010
The Percentage Growth of Total Asians & NH&PI from 2000 to 2010
Total U.S Population 2010
Total Number of Catholics in Region
Catholic Percentage of Population
Arizona 118,672 230,907 3.6% 94.6% 13,415 25,106 87.1% 132,087 256,013 93.8% 6,392,017 1,016,173 15.9%
Colorado 120,779 185,589 3.7% 53.7% 10,153 15,200 49.7% 130,932 200,789 53.4% 5,029,196 718,192 14.3%
New Mexico 26,619 40,456 2% 52% 3,069 4,698 53.1% 29,688 45,154 52.1% 2,059,179 511,766 24.9%
Utah 48,692 77,748 2.8% 59.7% 21,367 36,777 72.1% 70,059 114,525 63.5% 2,763,885 265,000 9.6%
Wyoming 4,107 6,729 1.2% 63.8% 614 1,063 73.1% 4,721 7,792 65.0% 563,626 53,200 9.4%
Total 318,869 541,429
41.1% 48,618 82,844 41.3% 367,487 624,273 69.9% 16,807,903 2,564,331 15.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Asian Population for Region 13 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 31
This bar graph displays the population growth for the Asian Community in Region 13 across the states from 2000 to 2010.
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
Arizona Colorado New Mexico Utah Wyoming
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population for Region 13 from 2000 to
2010
Figure 32
This graph displays the population growth across the states in Region 13 for the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community from 2000 to 2010.
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
Arizona Colorado New Mexico Utah Wyoming
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Region 14
Table 16
State
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian Percentage of Total State Population 2010
Asian Percentage Growth from 2000 to 2010
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population 2010
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Percent Growth from 2000 to 2010
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2000
Asians, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Total 2010
The Percentage Growth of Total Asians & NH&PI from 2000 to 2010
Total U.S Population 2010
Total Number of Catholics in Region
Catholic Percentage of Population
North Carolina 136,212 252,585 2.6% 85.4% 8,574 14,774 72.3% 144,786 267,359 84.7% 9,535,483 388,755 4.1%
South Carolina 44,931 75,674 1.6% 68.4% 3,778 5,880 55.6% 48,709 81,554 67.4% 4,625,364 195,368 4.2%
Florida 333,013 573,083 3.0% 72.1% 23,998 39,914 66.3% 357,011 612,997 71.7% 18,801,310 2,282,772 12.1%
Georgia 199,812 365,497 3.8% 82.9% 9,689 15,577 60.8% 209,501 381,074 81.9% 9,687,653 977,287 10.1%
Total 713,968 1,266,839
43.6% 46,039 76,145 39.5% 760,007 1,342,984 76.7% 42,649,810 3,844,182 9.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Asian Population for Region 14 from 2000 to 2010
Figure 33
This bar graph displays the population growth for the Asian Community in Region 14 across the states from 2000 to 2010.
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
North Carolina South Carolina Florida Georgia
Asian Population 2000
Asian Population 2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Growth of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population for Region 14 from 2000 to
2010
Figure 34
This chart displays the population growth across the states in Region 14 for the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community from 2000 to 2010.
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
North Carolina South Carolina Florida Georgia
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population2000
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population2010
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
Region 15 Eastern Catholic Jurisdictions
The Eastern Catholic Churches in the U.S. are arranged differently from the Roman Catholic Churches, in that they sometimes have a diocese or
Eparchy that spans the entire U.S. instead of being held within one state, others are like other dioceses and stay within the state they originate from.
Here in this chart are the Eastern Catholic Churches accounted for in terms of number of Catholics that belong to each Church or Diocese. Dioceses
that are demarcated by location had no other identifying information for them in our source the Official Catholic Directory 2011. Therefore we could
only conclude that it is the sum of the different Easter Catholic communities in that city.
Table 17
Eastern Catholic Jurisdiction (Eparchies/Exarchate) Total Number of Eastern Catholics
Ruthenian Eparchy of the Holy Protection of Mary of Phoenix, Arizona 2,451
Syrian Catholic Eparchy of Our Lady of Deliverance 22,500
Maronite Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles, California 45,842
Armenian Eparchy of Our Lady of Nareg. New York 25,000
Melkite Eparchy of Newton, Massachusetts 24,540
Ruthenian Eparchy of Parma 8,752
Ruthenian Eparchy of Passaic, New Jersey 15,965
Romanian Eparchy of Saint George in Canton, Ohio 5,978
St. Josephat Catholic Church Chicago, Illinois 8,500
Maronite Eparchy of St. Maron in Brooklyn, New York 31,752
Syro-Malabar Eparchy of St. Thomas Chicago, Illinois 87,000
Syro-Malankara Apostolic Exarchate 10,000
Ukrainian Eparchy of St. Nicholas of Chicago, Illinois 10,500
Chaldean Eparchy of St. Peter the Apostle in San Diego, California 60,000
Chaldean Eparchy of St. Thomas the Apostle, Detroit 125,000
Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Stamford, Connecticut 13,173
Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 14,826
Ruthenian Eparchy of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 58,492
Total 570,271
Asian and Pacific Islander Survey – Episcopal Regions
2000-2010
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Total Number of Catholics in the Eastern Catholic Churches 2010
Total Number of Catholics