Delbarton School headmaster Father Michael Tidd joined the conservative talk show ‘Fox & Friends’ to comment on a recent study indicating a resurgence of Catholicism among young people in the United States. Tidd, who has long been an advocate for religious education within the school, noted the phenomenon as both an opportunity and a challenge for the Church’s outreach efforts.
The study, published in a leading religious demographics journal, reports that the number of young Americans identifying as Catholic has risen by 12% in the past five years, reversing a long-term decline. Tidd emphasized that this trend is particularly notable in regions with historically high rates of religious nonaffiliation, suggesting a potential shift in the broader religious landscape of the country.
The topic sparked a broader discussion on the role of religious institutions in modern education and the factors influencing young people’s spiritual choices. Tidd also addressed the importance of interfaith dialogue and the need for the Catholic Church to remain engaging with younger generations, particularly in an era of increasing secularism.