Religions
The majority of Albertans identify themselves as Christian. The largest denominations are the Roman Catholic, United, Anglican, Lutheran and Baptist churches. Alberta also has large numbers of Pentecostal, Presbyterian and evangelical Christians.
There are significant numbers of Mennonites and Hutterites, which are communal Anabaptist sects. There are also many Jehovah's Witnesses and Reformed Christians, as well a significant population of Seventh-day Adventists in and around Lacombe where the Canadian University College is located.
Alberta is also home to several Eastern Rite Churches as part of the legacy of Eastern European immigrants, including the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton, and the Ukrainian Orthodox Diocese of Edmonton and Western Canada.
Many people of the Hindu, Sikh and Muslim faiths also make Alberta their home. Edmonton is home to the oldest Mosque in North America and one of the largest Sikh temples in Canada. Most of Alberta's Jewish people live in Calgary and Edmonton.
Date Updated: Oct 25, 2010
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