I’m so excited to announce that Cultural Catholics: Who They Are, How to Respond is now available! This book comes out of the most recent wave of the American Catholic Laity series of surveys that began under the leadership of sociologist William V. D’Antonio. Rather than examining the whole dataset, this book takes a deep dive into those 53% of Catholics who attend Mass “a few times a year” or “seldom or never.” The book is written primarily with pastoral ministers in mind, but for those who want to better understand the infrequent Mass-going Catholics in their lives (read: including those in your immediate and extended family), there are a lot of important takeaways for you, too.

And, just to sweeten the deal, Liturgical Press has generously provided us with a discount code! Use the code CULTURE24 for a 20% discount on the paperback edition as well as free shipping when you order through their website by October 30, 2024. For those who prefer Amazon, you can purchase the book here. And thank you to Dr. Tom Gaunt and Nicole Perone for their back cover blurbs:

“A very readable and engaging look at that half of the U.S. Catholic church on the margins or totally outside of parish life.”

Tom Gaunt, SJ, CARA and editor of Faith and Spiritual Life of Young Adult Catholics in a Rising Hispanic Church

“For anyone who cares about the Catholic faith surviving; for anyone willing to imagine a new way of defining ‘a lived faith’; for anyone enthused by the idea that there is a new path forward for Catholic identity; this book is for you!”

Nicole M. Perone, National Coordinator, ESTEEM, Chair of the Board of Members, National Institute for Ministry with Young Adults

Happy reading and blessings on your ministries!