We are growing...
I've lived all over the nation due to my long-tenure in the US Army. This has taken me to Wisconsin, New Jersey, Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Washington (state) and California. I've also lived in North Carolina and Texas (where I live now -- and hopefully forever).
While the Church is "down" in the "blue state" areas I've lived in -- just like every other denomination -- it's booming in the red states...just like every other denomination.
Mass is always standing room only...get there early to get a decent spot. We're doing fine...despite what seems to be a focused attack strategy.
Dear AlaninSA,
Many Thanks for your message. I strongly feel that the Catholic Church is growing to a considerable extent in the Southern United States as well as in the South- West United States.
Since, you are Minnesota born and raised and a Proud Catholic -- May I add you to my Ping List for the Homilies of Father Robert Altier that I have been posting for the past month here on FR.
Father Robert Altier is a Conservative/Orthodox Catholic Priest who preaches awesome Homilies on the Blessed Sacrament, Our Lady, The Spiritual Life, etc.
He is also the Assistant Pastor of Saint Agnes Catholic Church in Minneapolis, Saint Paul.
Their web site http://www.stagnes.net