How to Use non-Catholic in a Sentence

non-Catholic

noun
  • The moment gained traction online well beyond its original context, racking up millions of views and pulling in both Catholic and non-Catholic audiences alike.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The clip attracted both Catholic and non-Catholic audiences, suggesting the appeal goes well beyond religious interest.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
  • In 1976, nine churches and an independent recreation center opened new schools, increasing the number of non-Catholic private schools in the area by 45%.
    Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
  • But local Jews have also sought to remain under the radar, considering that Andorra officially prohibits non-Catholic houses of worship.
    Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Growing up, my family used a different (non-Catholic) last name when visiting with Protestant relatives during ‘the troubles’ in Northern Ireland.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Most Spanish adults, 80%, were raised Catholic but only 47% currently identify as such, including a meager 2% who joined the faith from non-Catholic upbringings, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in 2024.
    ABC News, 1 June 2026

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