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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> | ||
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== Fun facts == | == Fun facts == | ||
* Pennsylvania hosts the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at Conewago, site of the oldest Jesuit mission in continuous use in the U.S. (from the 1720s). | * Pennsylvania hosts the [[Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at Conewago]], site of the oldest [[Jesuit]] mission in continuous use in the U.S. (from the 1720s). | ||
* St. John Neumann, the only male U.S. saint not born in the U.S., served as Bishop of Philadelphia (1852-1860) and is buried in the city. | * [[Saint John Neumann|St. John Neumann]], the only male U.S. saint not born in the U.S., served as Bishop of Philadelphia (1852-1860) and is buried in the city. | ||
* The 1844 Philadelphia Nativist Riots targeted Catholic churches, leading to destruction but also galvanizing Catholic unity. | * The 1844 Philadelphia Nativist Riots targeted Catholic churches, leading to destruction but also galvanizing Catholic unity. | ||
* Pennsylvania is home to Villanova University (founded 1842 by Augustinians), one of the oldest Catholic universities in the U.S. | * Pennsylvania is home to Villanova University (founded 1842 by [[Augustinians]]), one of the oldest Catholic universities in the U.S. | ||
* The Diocese of Erie includes unique rural missions, while Philadelphia has the first free diocesan high school in the U.S. (Roman Catholic High School, 1890). | * [[Pope Leo XIV]] attended Villanova University | ||
* Saints | * The [[Diocese of Erie]] includes unique rural missions, while Philadelphia has the first free diocesan high school in the U.S. (Roman Catholic High School, 1890). | ||
* [[Saints Katharine Drexel]] (born in Philadelphia) founded orders serving Native Americans and African Americans. | |||
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