Westwood, MA is home to several local religious congregations. The churches in the area are a diverse group of denominations including Catholic, Protestant, Mormon, and non-denominational. Each church offers something different to the community, whether it be youth programs, religious education classes, spiritual counseling services, or simply a place for worship and fellowship. Whether one is looking for a traditional service in a more formal setting or an informal gathering with music and conversation among friends, Westwood has a congregation that can meet their needs. With so many congregations meeting the spiritual needs of the town’s residents and visitors alike, Westwood remains an important center for spirituality in eastern Massachusetts.
65.5% of the people in Westwood are religious:
- 0.8% are Baptist
- 1.7% are Episcopalian
- 54.2% are Catholic
- 0.3% are Lutheran
- 0.5% are Methodist
- 0.4% are Pentecostal
- 2.2% are Presbyterian
- 0.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 0.9% are another Christian faith
- 3.0% are Judaism
- 0.3% 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.