Revival in the pews, crisis at the altar: Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback

An in-depth look at the Catholic priest shortage driving parish closures even as young adults return to the pews, and what it ...
Yahoo

‘Crisis in faith’ affecting five local churches

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ENDICOTT, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Five Catholic churches in Western Broome County are considering their future in light of decreasing ...
KCRW

Catholicism in Crisis

Throughout the US, parishes are in turmoil over court cases involving sex abuse by Catholic priests. In Boston, after a defrocked priest was convicted of sexual assault, the Archdiocese gave ...
CNN

Faith is a hit among Gen Z. The Catholic Church may have influencers to thank

The Catholic Church is no stranger to resurrection. After decades of declining attendance and dwindling faith in much of the Western world, Roman Catholicism could be witnessing an unexpected revival.
The Repository

After decades of decline, Catholicism is resurging. What's behind it?

The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown is welcoming 282 new converts this Easter, a significant increase from previous years. This local growth is part of a global trend, with Catholic Church membership ...
National Catholic Register

Faith and Science Are Not Enemies — and Young People Need to Hear It

When confronted with the challenge of young people leaving the Catholic faith, we might be tempted to think the problem is solely a “religious” one — one addressed by improving their experience of the ...
Pew Research Center

47% of U.S. Adults Have a Personal or Family Connection to Catholicism

Pew Research Center conducted this study to estimate how many Americans have connections with Catholicism, to measure religious beliefs and practices among U.S. Catholics, and to explore what ...