""There's a huge influx in younger people," said Brian Phelan. Specifically, guys in their 20s and 30s, who are taking a leap of faith and coming to church, like Carson Schmidt. "I feel like I've seen more of my friends be more curious about faith, and that's cool," Schmidt said."
""In a particular way this year, we had 100 enter the church, and the demographic that's grown is people under 40, especially young men," said Father Michael Hurley. At a time when many people are leaving the church, more young men are being drawn to faith, tradition and community."
""As times get hard and difficult in our lives, we turn to God and be grateful for his love," said Brian Phelan. The San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese says its seen a 7.9% increase in new Catholics from 2025, although an age breakdown wasn't available."
On Easter Sunday, a noticeable trend emerged with more young men in their 20s and 30s attending Catholic Mass in the Bay Area. Parishes like St. Dominic's reported an influx of younger attendees, with 100 new members entering the church this year, particularly under 40. This shift occurs amidst a general decline in church attendance, driven by a search for faith, community, and tradition. The San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese noted a 7.9% increase in new Catholics, reflecting a broader national trend of young men engaging with their faith.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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