Adult Conversions Surge in U.S. Dioceses for Easter 2026
Source:Holiday Party /
Time:2026-08-25
The National Catholic Register contacted all 175 Latin-rite territorial dioceses in the United States, reporting a surge in adults planning to join the Catholic Church at Easter 2026 .
Key Findings:
Significant increase in adult conversions across U.S. dioceses .
The trend reflects renewed interest in faith and community .
This comes as Pope Leo XIV declared French priest Henri Caffarel, founder of Teams of Our Lady, "venerable" – a key step toward sainthood – highlighting the Vatican's focus on lay apostolates
