Nalin Haley Received into Catholic Church
Nalin Haley, the 23-year-old son of former U.S. presidential candidate Nikki Haley, was received into the Catholic Church on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025.
The event took place at Our Lady of Grace Parish in Indian Land, South Carolina. Nalin completed the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), was confirmed, and received his First Holy Communion during the ceremony.
His mother, Nikki Haley, expressed support on social media, stating: “As parents, Michael and I always prayed that our children would have a faith and relationship with God. Today we were so proud to support Nalin in his faith journey.”
Nalin, a 2024 graduate of the Catholic institution Villanova University, was noted for his support during his mother’s presidential campaign.
Father Jeffrey Kirby, pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish, presided over the reception. He later posted congratulations on social media, writing: “Congratulations to William Nalin Peter, who was received into the fullness of the Christian faith today! Welcome home, Nalin!”
Father Kirby also hosts a YouTube channel, “Daily Discipleship with Father Kirby,” and contributes to the National Catholic Register.
