Young are not fooled The symbolism of the new ways is a very strong indicator, particularly to the young who are sensitive to these things. He knew no Latin and found at first the ceremony difficult, but in comparison with the new Liturgy found the latter shallow in comparison as well as not liking the constant need for intrusive participation. Yet still we see aging congregations. Peace of God's House The Blessed Sacrament's presence is still not always clearly displayed in Church. People frequently chat loudly to each other in Church even on their way back from Holy Communion and leave at the first opportunity.
Converts are down too of course.
Look at the statistics. Overworked as they are and bogged down in bureaucracy and endless committees. Some few cannot be bothered, of course, whilst others run themselves ragged daily trying to be good pastors to their flock. This is not a catalogue of my own prejudices. I believe that these very things have materially contributed to the mess we are now in after 30 largely wasted years.