The churches of St. Landry Parish in Louisiana boast a rich history of religious congregation and devotion. Founded in 1807, the parish is home to dozens of Catholic, Protestant, and other denominations. The most prominent churches around the area are St. Peter’s Catholic Church and Most Holy Trinity Church, both prominent places of worship that serve hundreds of people each week. Various smaller churches are scattered throughout the county as well, from modern evangelical congregations to small country chapels. No matter one’s faith or denomination, there is a place to practice one’s religion and find a supportive community within St. Landry Parish.
70.1% of the people in St. Landry County are religious:
- 8.3% are Baptist
- 0.2% are Episcopalian
- 58.4% are Catholic
- 0.0% are Lutheran
- 1.4% are Methodist
- 0.8% are Pentecostal
- 0.1% are Presbyterian
- 0.5% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 0.5% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% 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.