The Bronx is home to a variety of churches representing a wide range of religious faiths. In The Bronx, you can find churches from the Catholic, Evangelical Christian, Pentecostal, Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian and non-denominational Protestant denominations. There are also churches that represent Orthodox Judaism, Greek Orthodoxy, Hinduism and Buddhism. Each of these local religious congregations provides an opportunity for spiritual growth and community involvement in their respective areas of faith. Many offer services for members of the community such as counseling or support groups to help people navigate life's challenges and grow closer to God. These churches also provide a sense of belonging for those who live in The Bronx as they come together in worship and fellowship.
37.9% of the people in Bronx are religious:
- 1.6% are Baptist
- 0.4% are Episcopalian
- 26.0% are Catholic
- 0.2% are Lutheran
- 0.7% are Methodist
- 1.2% are Pentecostal
- 0.2% are Presbyterian
- 0.4% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.9% are another Christian faith
- 1.0% are Judaism
- 0.3% are an eastern faith
- 2.8% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.