Latino Catholic population dropping
April 13, 2023
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CWN Editor's Note: The number of Latinos in the US who identify themselves as Catholic has plummeted, from 67% of the Latino population in 2010 to just 43% today, a new Pew Research survey shows.
While Protestant groups have made some inroads among Latinos, that number has grown only slightly—from 12% to 15%—over the same period. The most noteworthy increase has been in the proportion of Latinos who have no affiliation, which has jumped from 10% to 30%.
The percentage of Catholics is even lower among Latinos in the 18-29 age group (30%), and those who were born in the US (36%). It is substantially higher (48%) among those who identify themselves politically with the Democratic Party.
Although Catholics still easily outnumber Protestants among Latinos, the Protestants are more likely to attend religious services weekly (53%) than the Catholics (22%), the study found.
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Posted by: Randal Mandock -
Apr. 13, 2023 10:08 PM ET USA
In my evidence-based opinion, Catholic schools, CCD programs, and homilies are most to blame for the ongoing exodus. The more closely these follow the zeitgeist, the greater the speed of the exodus and the number of parishes closed or "consolidated". But from where to these educational institutions and activities receive their guidance? From the Church hierarchy both at home and in Rome? From the internet? From the politicians? From other media? Rigidity in the pursuit of morality is no vice.
