The churches in the Lafayette, LA Metro Area are a vibrant and diverse group of religious congregations. From historic cathedrals to small storefronts, there is something for everyone. There are traditional Christian churches such as Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian and Pentecostal; non-Christian faiths such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam; and new age spiritual centers offering meditation classes. No matter your faith or background, you can find a church in this area that will meet your spiritual needs. The churches are active in their local community—organizing outreach programs to those in need and providing support for various causes. These places of worship also act as cultural hubs where people can come together to share their beliefs and celebrate their differences.
71.0% of the people in Lafayette Metro Area are religious:
- 10.8% are Baptist
- 0.4% are Episcopalian
- 50.1% are Catholic
- 0.2% are Lutheran
- 2.3% are Methodist
- 2.6% are Pentecostal
- 0.3% are Presbyterian
- 0.3% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.9% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 0.1% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.