Dickson City, PA is home to a variety of religious congregations. From traditional Protestant denominations to Orthodox Eastern churches, the area has something for everyone. The most prominent institutions are the St. Francis Xavier Church and St. Mary's Russian Orthodox Church. Both churches offer a variety of services and activities that cater to parishioners of all ages and backgrounds. The St. Francis Xavier Church is known for its accessibility program which offers mass in English and Spanish as well as special events for children and seniors alike. Meanwhile, St. Mary's Russian Orthodox Church is unique in its adherence to ancient Christian rituals, offering traditional liturgies according to Eastern rite tradition. Both churches have been serving the Dickson City community for many years and are active participants in local events such as festivals or parades, thus solidifying their connection with the local population.
62.6% of the people in Dickson City are religious:
- 1.1% are Baptist
- 0.6% are Episcopalian
- 46.2% are Catholic
- 1.0% are Lutheran
- 5.1% are Methodist
- 2.2% are Pentecostal
- 1.8% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.3% are another Christian faith
- 0.9% are Judaism
- 0.9% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.