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Why Gen Z Is Becoming Catholic: Liturgy, Stability, and Real Friendship - Katie Patrizio - 10/21/2026
Katie Patrizio, director of faith formation at Saint Francis of Assisi in West Des Moines and host of Sunday Dive, joins Deacon Mark Campbell to talk about the growing number of people entering the Church through OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. Nearly every pastor and OCIA leader she talks with says this year's group is the biggest yet, and most inquirers at her parish are young, from their early twenties into their thirties. One 16-year-old found the parish website, booked an appointment, and drove himself in to say he wanted to become Catholic.
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