[sinkspur]

It was robust and vital in the fifties before Vatican II.

There are 20 million more Catholics in America today than in the 50s.

Since then church attendance has dropped from 74% in 1950 to 17% today.

Back up these numbers. Also, the decline in Church attendance began in the mid-50s, and they affected every Christian denomination.

[ultima ratio]

Ever hear of Mexico? Of course there are twenty million more Catholics! Mexicans have been migrating north for decades, particularly in the last thirty years. The country's population has almost doubled since 1950. As for my statistics, they are Gallup's and I got them from Traditio.com. But it's amusing to hear people like you say this, as if it weren't common knowledge among the cognicenti.

[ultima ratio]

By the way, who ever told you the decline started in the fifties? That is really funny. I have to agree, you are a very funny guy.

[marajade]

"Also, the decline in Church attendance began in the mid-50s, and they affected every Christian denomination."

Are you saying that the Catholic Church is a demonination?

[Stavka2]

Sorry to burst your bubble but most of those Catholics in America are new arrivals from south of the border....I think they are called Mexicans.