Jesus said (twice)that to be born again is not an option for salvation; it is an absolute requirement (John 3:1-8). Of course, we are free to have our own contrary opinions.
I might note that our good Roman Catholic friends need to look at their DRA Bible for this is what it says for John 3:3:
3 Jesus answered, and said to him: Amen, amen I say to thee, unless a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Even in their NABRE the footnote from John 3:3 says either term can be used but the commentary writer prefers the use of "from above."
So you have stumbled on a petty, ignorant argument their own church in their own Bibles don't argue.