Richmond, MA is a small town located in the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts. It has a population of about 810 people and is known for its rural charm and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Though small, Richmond is home to several interesting churches which represent a variety of religious denominations. St. Paul's Episcopal Church was founded in 1790 and continues to serve the community today with traditional Anglican worship services every Sunday morning. Also nearby is Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Church which was founded in 1851 and offers masses in English, Latin, Spanish, and Portuguese. The First Congregational Church of Richmond serves as the center of the local congregation and has been providing spiritual nourishment since 1763. These are just some of the many churches that make up the religious landscape of Richmond, MA.
50.9% of the people in Richmond are religious:
- 1.6% are Baptist
- 2.1% are Episcopalian
- 38.3% are Catholic
- 0.4% are Lutheran
- 1.6% are Methodist
- 0.2% are Pentecostal
- 2.4% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 1.7% are another Christian faith
- 2.1% are Judaism
- 0.1% 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.