Shia LaBeouf is reportedly looking to become a Deacon, and has recently been confirmed and has joined the Catholic Church.
A recent statement from the Capuchin Franciscans — Western America Province (via People) on Facebook, LaBeouf was welcomed into the fold of the church during a celebration of the sacrament of confirmation.
“Friends, please join me and the Capuchin friars in continued prayer for Shia LaBeouf. Shia was fully received into the Church through the sacrament of Confirmation on New Year’s Eve,” reads a post on the group’s Facebook, along with photos of him participating in the ceremony.
LaBeouf plans to become a deacon in the church in the future
According to the Catholic News Agency — who also reported on LaBeouf’s confirmation this past weekend — LaBeouf celebrated the moment at the Old Mission Santa Inés Parish in Solvang, California on Sunday. LaBeouf’s confirmation sponsor also noted that LaBeouf plans to become a deacon in the church at some point” in the future.”
“Shia LaBeouf, known for his incredible talent and passion in the entertainment industry, has embarked on a profound spiritual journey that has led him to embrace the teachings of the Catholic Church,” the group wrote in an Instagram post. “His decision to fully enter the Church is a testament to his sincere desire to grow in his relationship with God and live out the Gospel values.”
LaBeouf’s latest role was in Ferrara’s Padre Pio, his first major role since claims of sexual battery, assault, and numerous other allegations were made against the actor by artist and former significant other FKA Twigs. LeBeouf admitted in an appearance on Jon Bernthal’s podcast Real Ones that he had “hurt” FKA Twigs, while not going into too many specifics.
Following his role in Padre Pio, LeBeouf is also set to appear in Francis Ford Coppola’s 2024 film Megalopolis.
