Sydney Johnston, raised in a non-denominational Christian home, has converted to Catholicism, drawn to its rituals and historical depth. Amid a significant rise in young converts, with some dioceses seeing increases of 30-70%, many cite dissatisfaction with liberal Protestantism and the pandemic’s impact on their spiritual journeys. Johnston felt her previous faith lacked depth, and during lockdown, she revisited her beliefs, leading to a two-year exploration of various denominations before embracing Catholicism for its historical and theological richness.
"The church really communicates a degree of reverence that I didn't find in the more liberal, laissez-faire approach of non-denominational churches."
"The pandemic made me revisit my criticisms of Christianity; I just started reading the Bible, and I found so much wisdom and beauty."
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