Meraux, LA is an unincorporated community located in St. Bernard Parish, about 12 miles east of New Orleans. It has a rich history and culture that are reflected in the many religious congregations present in the area. There are several churches located in Meraux, ranging from Baptist to Catholic, and even a nondenominational church. Each of these churches offers a unique atmosphere for worship that caters to different needs and interests. For example, the nondenominational church offers contemporary services with modern music and activities for youth. The Catholic church provides weekly Mass as well as other traditional services like weddings and baptisms. Meanwhile, the Baptist church provides more traditional Christian services like bible study and prayer meetings. All of these churches provide spiritual guidance for members of Meraux’s community as well as visitors who come to experience the local culture.
74.6% of the people in Meraux are religious:
- 13.7% are Baptist
- 0.0% are Episcopalian
- 52.4% are Catholic
- 4.2% are Lutheran
- 1.4% are Methodist
- 0.6% are Pentecostal
- 0.1% are Presbyterian
- 0.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.0% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 1.1% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.