Overview
Launched in 2013, the New Emangelization Project set out to understand and confront the Catholic “man‑crisis” using hard facts and actionable insights. Instead of relying on assumptions or anecdotes, it compiled quantitative research that exposed alarming trends: large numbers of baptized men have drifted into a “casual Catholic” mindset, with low weekly Mass attendance, rare Confession, limited prayer, and weak parish connections. When fathers fail to live the faith, entire families fall away, leading to stagnant parishes and declining vocations. The project’s mission is simple yet urgent: reawaken Catholic men to Jesus Christ and His Holy Catholic Church.
To achieve this, the project fielded one of the largest surveys ever conducted among Catholic men, providing a data‑driven picture of their spiritual lives. It documented widespread disengagement alongside clear signs of hope where strong leadership and intentional evangelization are present. Dozens of interviews with top clergy, Catholic evangelists, and men’s ministry leaders confirmed the causes of this crisis: poor catechesis, de‑sacralized liturgies, muted preaching on sin and Confession, pornography and moral confusion, and a parish culture that often fails to challenge men to holiness. The combined findings revealed that when priests actively lead men, call them to deeper conversion, and foster fraternity, measurable growth in prayer, sacramental life, and faith transmission follows.
The project’s work continues to shape a new path forward. It calls the Church at every level to intentionally engage men, to offer reverent liturgy and abundant Confession, to boldly preach about Jesus Christ and Catholic manhood, and to rebuild genuine brotherhood rooted in prayer and the sacraments. Early collaborations with dioceses and national initiatives have shown that when leadership is clear and men are invited into a compelling, challenging vision of faith, they respond. The New Emangelization Project stands as a blueprint for awakening generations of Catholic men to become committed disciples of Christ, transforming families, parishes, and culture itself.
There Is a Serious Catholic Man-Crisis
The Catholic “man-crisis” shows widespread male disengagement: low Mass attendance, weak belief in sacraments, rare Confession, poor faith transmission to children, and fewer vocations, threatening the Church’s future.
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The Need for New Ardor for Catholic Men
The Church lacks focused, sustained efforts to evangelize men, leaving a major gap in Catholic evangelization strategy.
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Reaching Men Requires a Man-Focused Approach
Men engage with faith differently, often feeling the Church is feminized; poorly catechized, they respond better to men-focused evangelization.
Does reaching men really require a different approach?
Listen and Learn from Leading Men’s Evangelists
Men engage with faith differently, often feeling the Church is feminized; poorly catechized, they respond better to men-focused evangelization.
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Guiding Principles for a New Emangelization
A man-focused New Emangelization is needed, emphasizing brotherhood, Christ, sacraments, catechesis, clergy leadership, and ongoing parish events.
What are some principles for reaching Catholic men?
Why Catholic Priests Must Lead Men
Research shows that many Catholic men grow in the faith when priests call and lead men. There can be no New Evangelization without a New Emangelization led by bishops, priests and deacons.
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