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There are almost as much Catholics as Baptists at Baylor — but why?

Summary by Waco Editorial Desk · As published by Baylor Lariat · January 30, 2026 · 1 min read

In Waco, Texas, a notable demographic trend has been observed at Baylor. The number of Catholics is nearly equal to the number of Baptists. Further information about this phenomenon is available from the Baylor Lariat. The source provides more details on this topic, which can be consulted for a deeper understanding of the situation at Baylor.

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Category: baylor · Published: January 30, 2026 · Source: Baylor Lariat · Reading time: 1 min

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There are almost as much Catholics as Baptists at Baylor — but why?

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