lapsed Catholic
Definition
Someone who was raised Catholic but no longer practices the faith.
Category: ADJECTIVE + Catholic
Examples
He identifies as a lapsed Catholic, having not attended church in years.
Although her parents are devout, she considers herself a lapsed Catholic.
My journey to becoming a lapsed Catholic was a long and personal one.
The census data shows a rise in the number of self-described lapsed Catholics.
As a lapsed Catholic, he still held onto some of the cultural traditions.
The book is about a lapsed Catholic who rediscovers his faith later in life.
She was a lapsed Catholic for most of her adult life.
Many people in the community are culturally Catholic but are essentially lapsed Catholics.
He explained that being a lapsed Catholic didn't mean he was an atheist.
The support group was for lapsed Catholics questioning their upbringing.