CMCSMen -
A Blog for Chicago Catholic Men
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This newsletter is making Catholic men holy again.
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Vision:
To Foster Catholic Men's Spirituality in Chicago Southland
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By Frank J Casella, CMCS Co-founder & Executive Director |
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Catholic men, let’s tackle this challenge together: our mass attendance is making a comeback. |
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Sunday Mass attendance in the US has rebounded to pre-pandemic figures, with around 24% of Catholics participating in person regularly. This upward trend has been evident since May 2023 and aligns with findings from national surveys and Google Trends. Researchers suggest that the decline in attendance during pandemic lockdowns was primarily influenced by local circumstances, as some regions were able to reopen faster than others. To address this issue, understanding these localized factors can help enhance future attendance and engagement within the community |
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The data indicates a notable increase in Mass attendance during holidays such as Christmas, Easter, and Ash Wednesday. Among these, Ash Wednesday emerges as a particularly significant day, ranking third in historical attendance rates and attracting the highest number of young adult Catholics. Researchers emphasize that Ash Wednesday presents a vital opportunity for the church to engage with young adults, shedding light on the potential future of the Catholic Church. |
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Likewise, a recent poll reveals a growing pro-life stance among men. Shawn Carney, President and CEO of 40 Days for Life, recently spoke with NTD News about the reasons [video] behind this shift, noting that men are starting to align with women in acknowledging the dignity of life in the womb. He shared that many men regret encouraging their girlfriends to have abortions, feeling they failed to defend both women and their unborn children. Ignoring men's roles in the pro-life movement only exacerbates the underlying issues regarding how men interact with women and approach the topic of abortion. |
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As Catholic men, we must unite to address the challenge we face. With Mass attendance on the rise and a growing pro-life movement among men, particularly among young adults, now is the time to take action—especially with Ash Wednesday approaching. We as Catholic men are called to lead the mission of the family and guide others in this important journey. |
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The CMCS Mission: Catholic Men Chicago Southland (CMCS) is engaged in fostering holy and courageous men and proclaiming the importance of husbands and fathers to children and the family. CMCS is a Catholic Apostolate founded in 2004 by Most Reverend Joseph N. Perry, Deacon John Rangel, and Mr. Frank J Casella. |
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Catholic Men Chicago Southland
Aplostolate of Bishop-elect Lawrence J Sullivan
Founded in 2004 by Bishop Emeritus Joseph N Perry
Executive Director, Frank J Casella
Phone calls by appointment via email.
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