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UST Researcher Explores Why Young Catholics Are Returning to Their Faith
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (449+ words) News outlets across the United States are reporting on the'growing number of young people returning to the Catholic faith.'Recent'research suggests that the reasons may be closer to home than many expect.' At the University of St. Thomas, Dr. Timothy…...
Baptisms confirm the religious revival of young people
16+ hour, 9+ min ago (242+ words) France, the United Kingdom and the United States lead the surprising "ranking" of the number of converts to Catholicism. Holy Week 2026 has left an increasingly common image in much of the Western world: temples full of adults and young people…...
Welcome to the Catholic Church " Here's What Awaits You
20+ hour, 26+ min ago (960+ words) COMMENTARY: Entering the Church means finding your place in the Mystical Body of Christ and embracing the mission God has prepared for you. Welcome, converts to Catholicism! Reports from around the world indicate that there are a large number of…...
EXCLUSIVE | Fr. Mike Schmitz on surge of Catholic converts: "We're made for God'
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (942+ words) As numerous U. S. dioceses prepare to welcome record numbers of new Catholics this Easter, Father Mike Schmitz, host of Ascension's "The Bible in a Year" and a priest in the Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota, reflected in a recent interview on how…...
Brisbane parishes overflow at Easter as more people explore faith in uncertain times
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (595+ words) ST Stephen's Cathedral dean Fr Anthony Mellor saw crowds overflow out the doors as people took the "journey with Jesus" across the Easter Triduum last weekend. He said the Easter celebrations were "busy and full", but they also carried a…...
Why Catholic initiations are surging this Easter: From influencers to sacraments
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (98+ words) Catholic dioceses across the United States are reporting a notable increase in adults entering the church this Easter, with some reporting the largest Christian initiation classes in history. Why Catholic initiations are surging this Easter: From influencers to sacraments - Email…...
Baptized at Easter in Rome: "God is calling me to serve others
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (106+ words) Catholic Time April 7, 2026: One of the most powerful moments of Holy Week is the baptism of adults during the Easter Vigil Pope Leo presided over the ceremony in St Peter's Basilica, a rite that is also celebrated in various churches…...
Baptized at Easter in Rome: "God is calling me to serve others
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (316+ words) Home - Pope - Baptized at Easter in Rome: "God is calling me to serve others" One of the most powerful moments of Holy Week is the baptism of adults during the Easter Vigil. Pope Leo presided over the ceremony in St....
Fall River Diocese bishop's Easter message on renewal, new Catholics
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (681+ words) Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha of the Diocese of Fall River has shared an Easter message with Catholics in southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and the Islands. The message highlights the significance of Easter as a time of renewal, hope and joy,…...
Young people making return to Catholic Church
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (15+ words) NBC Boston Young people making return to Catholic Church...