Archdiocese of Paris Convenes Council in Response to Historic Rise in Catechumens

Archdiocese of Paris convenes council in response to historic rise in catechumens

Nationwide, the number of adult baptisms skyrocketed to 17,800 catechumens baptized during the Easter Vigil on April 19, 2025.

Archdiocese of Paris convenes council in response to historic rise in catechumens - The Record Newspaper

A file photo shows a catechumen being baptized during the Easter Vigil. (OSV News photo/James Ramos, Texas Catholic Herald) PARIS (OSV News) — The Archdiocese of Paris is launching a major churchwide council in response to a surge in adult and youth conversions across France. The initiative begins Jan. 25, the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, with a four-month consultation involving all parishes and nine bishops. Church leaders say the timin…

Archdiocese of Paris convenes council in response to historic rise in catechumens - Biweekly Newspaper for the Diocese of Richmond %

PARIS (OSV News) — The Archdiocese of Paris is launching a major council in response to a surge in adult and youth conversions across France. The initiative begins Jan. 25, the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, with a four-month consultation involving all parishes and nine bishops in the archdiocese. Church leaders say the timing reflects the unprecedented growth in catechumens, especially among young people. “The date was not chosen at rando…

Boom: Paris to hold council in response to surge in conversions - Deacon Greg Kandra

From OSV News:  The Archdiocese of Paris is launching a major churchwide council in response to a surge in adult and youth conversions across France. The initiative begins Jan. 25, the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, with a four-month consultation involving all parishes and nine bishops. Church leaders say the timing reflects the unprecedented growth in catechumens, especially among young people. “The date was not chosen at random,” Father …

Responding to rise in adult baptisms, Archdiocese of Paris convenes council to respond to catechetical need - The Dialog

PARIS (OSV News) — The Archdiocese of Paris is launching a major churchwide council in response to a surge in adult and youth conversions across France. The initiative begins Jan. 25, the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, with a four-month consultation involving all parishes and nine bishops. Church leaders say the timing reflects the unprecedented growth in catechumens, especially among young people. “The date was not chosen at random,” Fath…