Why I Stayed Catholic

Why stay Catholic in a world full of doubts and alternatives?

For Aarynn Bosshart, the answer came through wrestling with questions, walking through suffering, and rediscovering the depth of the faith she had known since childhood.

Born and baptized into the Catholic Church, Aarynn spent many of her high school, college, and young adult years deeply involved in Protestant ministries while still attending Mass on Sundays. Restless and tempted to leave, her search for truth led her not out, but deeper in-into a vibrant rediscovery of the beauty, authority, and joy of Catholicism.

Why I Stayed Catholic blends heartfelt personal stories with accessible apologetics to awaken both practicing and lapsed Catholics to the richness of their spiritual inheritance. Along the way, Aarynn shares how God used seasons of loss, confusion, and renewal to draw her closer to His heart.

This book strengthens the Church from within, restores hope to the weary, and opens a window of understanding for Christians of other denominations-inviting all to encounter the fullness of truth found in Christ and His Church.

"While conversion stories often receive the most attention for their novelty and drama, Aarynn's witness shines a light on the faithful courage of those who stay. Her story reminds us that there is something just as beautiful and heroic about cradle Catholics who wrestle, question, and still remain." -Sean Hiller, Host, Lectio with Sean Hiller, & Ellie Hiller, Author, To Whom Shall I Go?

"This book is a love letter for the gift of faith, and of rediscovering the beauty of the Catholic faith in particular! Aarynn shares her journey in a way that inspires, encourages, and reminds us of the riches we have within our Catholic tradition." -Rachel Balducci, Catholic Author and Cohost of The Gist

"Aarynn Bosshart is a refreshing and deeply needed voice in today's faith landscape. " -Chris Rogers, Director of the Office for Family Life, Diocese of La Crosse