The people converting do so with historical catholicism in mind, but the generation of Vatican II doesn't want that, the generation of Vatican II and the leadership that spouts liberation theology do not want a return to the faith familiar to saints such as Oswald of Northumbria.
The American Liturgical season of taxes starts today. The feast of Martin Luther King is the preparation, and the feast of Super Bowl is a major marker. Once this season ends we'll be in ordinary time until the June season of Sodomy.