East Los Angeles is a vibrant and diverse community, and is home to many religious congregations. The churches in the area range from small, intimate neighborhood chapels to large, grandiose cathedrals. Some of these churches have been around for centuries, having deep roots in the local culture and history of the area. Others are relatively new additions to the East L.A. landscape, forming part of the changing face of modern religion and bringing their own flavor to enrich the spiritual life of this unique neighborhood. While all of these churches share one common purpose - offering a place for people to come together in their faith - they each offer something special that makes them stand out from one another. Whether it's specialized services or an atmosphere that's inviting and warm, each church is unique in its own way and contributes greatly to the richness of religious life in East Los Angeles.
53.4% of the people in East Los Angeles are religious:
- 2.0% are Baptist
- 0.4% are Episcopalian
- 37.0% are Catholic
- 0.5% are Lutheran
- 1.2% are Methodist
- 1.8% are Pentecostal
- 0.8% are Presbyterian
- 1.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 5.2% are another Christian faith
- 1.1% are Judaism
- 1.1% are an eastern faith
- 0.7% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.