New Bedford, MA, is home to a diverse set of religious congregations across many denominations. The city has churches ranging from the historic First Unitarian Church, located in the North End of the city to St. Lawrence Martyr Catholic Church, which serves the Portuguese community in the South End. Each of these churches provides a place for their parishioners to come together and share their faith. They offer a variety of services and activities for their members, including weekly services, special events, and outreach programs that serve both local individuals and families in need. With their dedication to serving the New Bedford community, these churches provide an invaluable source of spiritual guidance for those who seek it.
60.9% of the people in New Bedford are religious:
- 0.8% are Baptist
- 0.7% are Episcopalian
- 52.6% are Catholic
- 0.3% are Lutheran
- 0.8% are Methodist
- 0.5% are Pentecostal
- 1.1% are Presbyterian
- 0.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.6% are another Christian faith
- 0.4% are Judaism
- 0.5% are an eastern faith
- 0.2% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.