Call in the Converts: making sense of the high number of conversions

Call in the Converts: making sense of the high number of conversions

Author: Katie Prejean McGrady March 31, 2026 Duration: 26:39
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More than 30,000 people are becoming Catholic in the U.S. this Easter. Why are we seeing an increase in the number of people converting? Many are trying to explain it, and there's perhaps a long list, so we start to break it down before taking callers on air this morning.

Are you becoming Catholic in 2026? We want to talk to you on air. Email us at katie.mcgrady@siriusxm.com to tell your story and maybe be on air on The Katie McGrady Show during the Easter season.


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