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Gen Z flocking to Catholic churches in NYC for youth groups, social events amid conversion boom

Gen Z reportedly attends church more than older generations, with Catholic parishes in New York City seeing a measurable shift in young adult attendance.

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Gen Z flocking to Catholic churches in NYC for youth groups, social events amid conversion boomGen Z reportedly attends church more than older generations, with Catholic parishes in New York City seeing a measurable shift in young adult attendance.
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