Posts Tagged ‘Adult baptisms’

Rise in number of new Catholics to be baptised at Easter

Monday, March 18th, 2019

The Catholic Church will benefit from many new Catholics in different parts of the world this Easter. As an example, over a thousand people took part in Rites of Election at cathedrals and churches across England and Wales last weekend. All declared their hope to become Catholics at Easter. Most dioceses in the UK have Read more

Adult baptisms perplex clergy

Thursday, December 14th, 2017

Adult baptisms are on the rise – but are causing a few headaches for Catholic leaders. Many catechumens are living in “complex” matrimonial situations, without having any idea of Church rules regarding marriage and living together. Read more