Nationwide, the number of adult baptisms skyrocketed to 17,800 catechumens baptized during the Easter Vigil on April 19, 2025.
Catechumenate
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An interesting trend is bubbling up in the church: a revival of sorts leading to large numbers of people either entering the church or coming into full Catholic communion.
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It’s not a passing trend, but a real “dynamic,” said Archbishop Olivier de Germay of Lyon, who is responsible for the catechumenate in France.
