‘Something’s Happening’: Catholic Converts Surge in Many U.S. Dioceses

Many U.S. dioceses are expecting heavy increases in people joining the Catholic Church at Easter 2026, including some with record highs, a survey by the Register found.

“Something’s happening,” said John Helsey, director of communications for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, which is expecting a 57% increase in unbaptized people becoming Catholics at Easter — from 635 in 2025 to nearly 1,000 in 2026.

In most places, this year’s increases aren’t a one-off but follow significant increases in recent years.

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