Why Be Catholic? PROFILES OF THOSE WHO CHOSE THE CHURCH.

This article from Catholic Update explores the reasons why individuals choose to become Catholic. It features profiles of various converts throughout history, including St. Augustine of Hippo, St. Kateri Tekakwitha, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. John Henry Cardinal Newman, and G.K. Chesterton. The article highlights the different paths that led these individuals to the Catholic Church and emphasizes the importance of community and support in the conversion process. It also includes testimonials from contemporary converts, such as Jeb Bush and Dean Koontz, who share their personal experiences and reasons for embracing Catholicism. The document provides brief profiles of several individuals who underwent religious conversions, including G.K. Chesterton, St. Josephine Margaret Bakhita, Dolores Hart, Shia LaBeouf, Thomas Merton, Dorothy Day, Thea Bowman, and Stephen Colbert. [Extracted from the article]