Bradford, PA is a small town in the northern part of Pennsylvania. With a population of 8,311 people, it is home to several local religious congregations. Most notably, there are two Catholic churches; St. Francis Center and St. Bernard's Church, as well as a Lutheran church called Hope Lutheran Church. Other denominations represented in the community include Presbyterian, Methodist and Baptist churches. Each church has its own history and unique set of traditions that make it an important part of the community. For example, St. Francis has been around since 1877 and continues to serve the community by providing spiritual guidance and support for its members through prayerful worship and lively social activities. On the other hand, Hope Lutheran has a long history of providing assistance to those in need with food pantries, clothing drives and other outreach services for over 150 years. All of these churches are essential foundations for Bradford’s religious life and provide individuals with an environment where they can connect with their faith on a deeper level.
46.9% of the people in Bradford (zip 16701) are religious:
- 1.8% are Baptist
- 0.5% are Episcopalian
- 18.2% are Catholic
- 4.3% are Lutheran
- 10.5% are Methodist
- 0.7% are Pentecostal
- 1.9% are Presbyterian
- 0.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 8.8% are another Christian faith
- 0.2% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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