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{{AdministrativeSubdivision | |||
|subdivision_name=Pennsylvania | |||
|country=United States | |||
|continent=North America | |||
|region=Mid-Atlantic / Northeast | |||
|area_sq_km=119283 | |||
|population=13000000 | |||
|catholic_population=2600000 | |||
|catholic_percentage=20 | |||
|rank_among_religions=3 | |||
|official_languages=English (de facto) | |||
|capital_city=Harrisburg | |||
|date_catholicism_introduced=Early 18th century (1720s-1730s) | |||
|catholicism_status=Significant minority religion with deep historical roots and institutional presence | |||
|patron_saints=No single statewide patron; various local (e.g., St. Patrick in some dioceses) | |||
|historic=No | |||
}} | |||
Pennsylvania is a state in the northeastern United States, known for its historical significance as one of the original thirteen colonies, diverse geography ranging from the Appalachian Mountains to urban centers, and a rich Catholic heritage shaped by early European immigration and missionary activity. Spanning approximately 119,283 km², it has an estimated population of around 13 million (as of recent U.S. Census estimates around 2024-2025). Catholicism, introduced in the early 18th century primarily through Jesuit missionaries, remains a significant minority religion, with estimates suggesting Catholics comprise about 20-25% of the population statewide (though varying by region and source; for example, older Pew data from 2014 indicated around 24% in some metro areas, while national trends show decline). The state forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Philadelphia (for most dioceses) and includes eight Latin Rite dioceses fully within its borders, plus portions or influences from others, making it home to a vibrant Catholic community with notable basilicas, historical missions, and institutions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Pennsylvania |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/PA/PST045224 |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |access-date=2026-01-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Pennsylvania Population 2025 |url=https://www.populationu.com/us/pennsylvania-population |publisher=PopulationU |access-date=2026-01-27}}</ref> | Pennsylvania is a state in the northeastern United States, known for its historical significance as one of the original thirteen colonies, diverse geography ranging from the Appalachian Mountains to urban centers, and a rich Catholic heritage shaped by early European immigration and missionary activity. Spanning approximately 119,283 km², it has an estimated population of around 13 million (as of recent U.S. Census estimates around 2024-2025). Catholicism, introduced in the early 18th century primarily through Jesuit missionaries, remains a significant minority religion, with estimates suggesting Catholics comprise about 20-25% of the population statewide (though varying by region and source; for example, older Pew data from 2014 indicated around 24% in some metro areas, while national trends show decline). The state forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Philadelphia (for most dioceses) and includes eight Latin Rite dioceses fully within its borders, plus portions or influences from others, making it home to a vibrant Catholic community with notable basilicas, historical missions, and institutions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Pennsylvania |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/PA/PST045224 |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |access-date=2026-01-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Pennsylvania Population 2025 |url=https://www.populationu.com/us/pennsylvania-population |publisher=PopulationU |access-date=2026-01-27}}</ref> | ||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||