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JD Vance To Publish New Book On His Return To Christian Faith

Sen. J.D. Vance (Screen Capture/CSPAN)

Vice President J.D. Vance will release a book in June about his return to faith and conversion to Catholicism, the book’s publisher announced Tuesday.

The new book, “COMMUNION: Finding My Way Back to Faith,” will describe Vance’s “intimate account of why he strayed from Christianity” and later converted to Catholicism in adulthood, according to a press release by Harper Collins Publishers. The book is set to be released on June 16, 2026.

“The story of how I regained my faith, of course, only happened because I had lost it to begin with,” Vance said. “The interesting question that hangs over this book, and over my mind, is why I ever strayed from the path. Why the Christian faith of my youth failed to properly take root. I’m glad I found my way back to the Church. I learned much along the way. But if you believe as I do, you know I’ve been fortunate and touched by God’s grace. To summarize this book: I’m a Christian, and I became a Christian because I believe that Jesus Christ’s teachings are true. But I didn’t always think that, and by sharing my journey I might be helpful to others—Catholic, Protestant, or otherwise—who are seeking reconciliation with God.”

Vance expressed his excitement over the upcoming release on X.

“I’ve been writing this book for a long time, and I’m honored to finally be able to share the full story with you all. Communion is about my personal journey and how I found my way back to faith,” Vance said.

I’ve been writing this book for a long time, and I’m honored to finally be able to share the full story with you all. Communion is about my personal journey and how I found my way back to faith.

It will be available in June, but you can pre-order today: https://t.co/UANx672Q1S pic.twitter.com/ybtW3tE1KB

— JD Vance (@JDVance) March 31, 2026

The book will also dive into how Vance’s faith guides his work in public life, according to the press release.

The vice president was previously an atheist and became a Catholic at St. Gertrude Priory in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 2019.

Vance published a bestselling memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy ,” in June 2016, which detailed his unconventional upbringing in Middletown, Ohio, and reflects on the Appalachian values and socioeconomic challenges of his family’s background.