The figures represented a significant surge in growth for the region, with the number of catechumens increasing by 35% and candidates by 95% over the last year.
Rite of Election
-
-
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.
-
From the wearing of green in honor of Ireland’s patron to St. Joseph altars laden with bread and gratitude, next week’s festivities remind us of two great saints from whom …
-
With 458 catechumens, Rite of Election a ‘very exciting day’ for Boston Archdiocese
by Wes Cipollaby Wes CipollaBOSTON (OSV News) — With 458 catechumens taking their next step into entering the Catholic Church at the Rite of Election March 9, Auxiliary Bishop Mark W. O’Connell, the presider, called …
-
Simon Yeak described the annual Rite of Election in the Sydney Archdiocese March 9 as “unlike anything I’ve been part of.”
