Holyoke, Massachusetts is home to a wide variety of religious congregations. The city has long been known for its strong Christian faith and vibrant community of churches. Many different denominations can be found in the area, such as Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Episcopal and Non-Denominational Churches. Some of the old historic churches still stand today and have often been used in films or public events. Many of these churches are active and offer services ranging from traditional worship to more modern styles and events catering to a variety of ages. All around the city there are places of worship that give life to Holyoke's cultural heritage and spiritual beliefs. Most of the local churches have open doors welcoming all who seek solace in fellowship with others seeking to know God better through prayer and study.
60.6% of the people in Holyoke are religious:
- 1.5% are Baptist
- 0.8% are Episcopalian
- 49.1% are Catholic
- 0.6% are Lutheran
- 1.0% are Methodist
- 1.6% are Pentecostal
- 1.8% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.1% are another Christian faith
- 0.9% are Judaism
- 0.4% are an eastern faith
- 0.2% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.