Luzerne borough has a rich, diverse religious landscape, with congregations representing many different faiths. People of all ages and backgrounds can find a place to worship in the area. The churches range from small, intimate groups meeting in homes to larger congregations gathering in historic buildings. No matter where you go, you will be welcomed and accepted for who you are. Many of these churches offer community programs that provide services such as food banks and clothing drives for those in need. With the support of their members, they strive to better the lives of those living within the borough and beyond.
59.3% of the people in Luzerne are religious:
- 0.5% are Baptist
- 0.6% are Episcopalian
- 43.8% are Catholic
- 3.1% are Lutheran
- 4.4% are Methodist
- 1.1% are Pentecostal
- 2.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.3% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.3% are another Christian faith
- 0.8% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.5% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.