Shia LaBeouf's Journey Toward Catholic Deaconhood After Confirmation

Shia LaBeouf, an actor with a tumultuous past, has officially converted to Catholicism and received the sacrament of confirmation at the Old Mission Santa Inés Parish in California. Following his role as Padre Pio in a 2022 film, which inspired his conversion, LaBeouf has expressed a desire to become a deacon in the future. His confirmation sponsor, Capuchin friar Brother Alexander Rodriguez, confirmed LaBeouf's intentions and noted the actor's current focus on his daughter. LaBeouf's journey to faith comes after a period of personal challenges, including legal issues and abuse allegations from a former partner.