Most Hispanic Catholics say relationship with Jesus Christ, devotion to Virgin Mary are ‘essential’ to their Catholic identity | Pew Research Center

June 12, 2025

4. Profile of Hispanic Catholics in the U.S.

Most Hispanic Catholics say relationship with Jesus Christ, devotion to Virgin Mary are ‘essential’ to their Catholic identity

Most Hispanic Catholics say relationship with Jesus Christ, devotion to Virgin Mary are ‘essential’ to their Catholic identity

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Most Hispanic Catholics say relationship with Jesus Christ, devotion to Virgin Mary are ‘essential’ to their Catholic identity

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4. Profile of Hispanic Catholics in the U.S.
Mass attendance among Catholics, by race and ethnicity
34% of Hispanic Catholics receive Communion most or all the time when at Mass
28% of Hispanic Catholics in the U.S. say they go to confession at least once a year
Compared with White Catholics, more Hispanic Catholics wear or carry religious items, practice devotions to Mary or favored saints
Most Hispanic Catholics say relationship with Jesus Christ, devotion to Virgin Mary are ‘essential’ to their Catholic identity
Most Hispanic Catholics go to Spanish-language Masses at least some of the time