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flag NYC sees sharp rise in adult Catholic conversions due to spiritual seeking amid instability.

flag Conversions to Catholicism are rising sharply in New York City, with parishes reporting double or triple the usual number of adult converts in the past year, according to the New York Post. flag This surge, observed across multiple neighborhoods including Greenwich Village and near St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, is attributed to cultural instability, personal grief, and a growing desire among young professionals for spiritual meaning beyond material success. flag Churches are experiencing overcrowding, prompting plans to add more Masses. flag Priests say the trend reflects a deeper search for community, stability, and purpose amid societal challenges. flag The movement follows the September 2024 assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, which sparked a national religious revival, including a large memorial where Dr. Ben Carson urged a return to biblical teachings. flag The shift is reshaping religious life in one of America’s most secular cities.

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