Bryan Mercier speaks on bringing lapsed Catholics home

Bryan Mercier spoke to a gathering at St. Catherine of Siena Parish on September 17 about methods for bringing lapsed Catholics back to the Church. During the lecture, which was part of The Forum for Catholic Discipleship Lectures, Mercier addressed the topic of how to engage those who have drifted away from the faith.

Mercier, the president of Catholic Truth, described his own religious conversion during his time at Franciscan University. He told the audience that his approach to reaching others is rooted in love. Suan Sonna, the director of apologetics, introduced Mercier and noted that the large attendance reflected the many people who have family members or friends who no longer attend Mass.

The event included vespers led by Father Joseph Marcello, the pastor of St. Catherine of Siena.