Catholic churches see surge in converts as younger generations seek community, meaning

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – As Holy Week unfolds, Catholic churches across the country are preparing to welcome a new wave of members — in some cases, numbers not seen in years.

That trend is also showing up in Iowa.

According to The New York Times, the Diocese of Des Moines has seen a 51% increase in converts compared to last year. The increase is part of a broader national shift following the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the United States…

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