Are there parts of the US where African Americans tend to be Catholic?
Yes, there are parts of the United States where African Americans are more likely to be Catholic, largely due to historical and demographic factors. Some key regions and communities include: 1. ** Louisiana (New Orleans & Southern Louisiana)** - **History:** The Creole community (mixed-race descendants of French, Spanish, African, and Native American heritage) in Louisiana has deep Catholic roots due to French and Spanish colonial influence. - **Notable Institutions:** St. Augustine Church in New Orleans (the oldest Black Catholic parish in the U.S., est. 1841) and Xavier University of Louisiana (the only historically Black Catholic university). ### 2. **Maryland & Washington, D.C.** - **History:** Maryland was founded as a Catholic colony, and some African Americans (including free Blacks and those enslaved by Catholic families) became Catholic. - **Notable Comm...