# Diocese of Richmond

- **Website:** <https://richmonddiocese.org>
- **Primary alias:** `richmonddiocese.org`
- **Founded:** 1820
- **Employees:** 1,001+
- **Location:** Henrico, Virginia, United States
- **Company kind:** NON PROFIT

## Description

The Diocese of Richmond is a brand that represents the Catholic Church in the southern part of Virginia, including the Eastern Shore. With a history dating back to 1820, it is one of the oldest dioceses in the country. The diocese encompasses a vast territory of 36,000 square miles, serving over 220,000 active Catholics in 149 parishes. At the heart of the Diocese of Richmond is a strong sense of community and faith. The parishes within the diocese prioritize full, active, and joyful participation in worship, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. These parishes also serve as centers for Christian study, formation, prayer, and devotional activities. The diocese is committed to outreach and collaboration with other faiths and Christian communities. It has a diverse community, comprising various ethnic and racial identities, including Hispanic, Filipino, African American, Korean, Vietnamese, and Eastern and Western European. The diocese also extends its ministry to military personnel and has a twinning relationship with the Catholic Diocese of Hinche in Haiti. A key aspect of the Diocese of Richmond is its dedication to social justice and peacemaking. It actively engages in assistance, education, and advocacy in areas such as the Right to Life, working to end abortions, abolish the death penalty, and care for victims of domestic violence. With a multitude of ministries, schools, hospitals, care centers, and other facilities, the Diocese of Richmond's mission is to serve others in their spiritual and practical needs. Through the collaboration of clergy and laity, it aims to foster a vibrant and active faith community. Explore their website to learn more about their work and beliefs.

## Industries

- 🎗 Faith and Beliefs _(under Community and Society)_
- 🎗 Community and Society

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/DioceseOfRichmond)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/RichmondDiocese)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/richmonddiocese)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/richmonddiocese)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idzb3yOP2s/w/4713/h/2005/theme/light/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1784055838776)
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## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Luxor Gold | #a48327 | accent |
| Black | #000000 | dark |
| Tumbleweed | #d9ab89 | light |

## Fonts

- proxima-nova — asset _(custom)_
- Helvetica Neue — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idzb3yOP2s/w/1500/h/500/idZ_4V-XLm.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1784055839097)

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