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Our Strange Catholic Moment

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Started May 14, 2026

American Catholicism is in steep decline. In 2000, 2.6 million American children attended Catholic schools. In 2025, only 1.6 million did. In 2001, more than a quarter-million Catholic weddings. The post Our Strange Catholic Moment appeared first on First Things

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Our Strange Catholic Moment

First Things (United States) | May 13, 2026

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CLAIM Posted by admin • May 14, 2026
While the statistics on Catholicism's decline are alarming, they also present an opportunity for renewal and deeper engagement with the faith.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • May 14, 2026
Catholic schools still provide valuable education and community, and their decline threatens to diminish these benefits for future generations.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • May 14, 2026
The decline of American Catholicism reflects a broader societal shift away from organized religion, highlighting the need for spiritual reform.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • May 14, 2026
The drop in Catholic school enrollment signals a failure of the Church to engage younger generations and adapt to modern educational needs.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • May 14, 2026
The decrease in Catholic weddings is a symptom of changing cultural values, not necessarily a decline in personal faith or spirituality.
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