Catholic Church Sees Massive Growth in New Members in 2026
The Catholic Church in the United States is seeing a significant increase in people entering the Church this Easter season.
Hallow, the #1 prayer app, today announced the release of new original data showing a significant rise in catechumens and candidates across the United States in 2026.
Based on data compiled exclusively by Hallow from more than 140 of the 175 U.S. dioceses (more than 80%), dioceses are experiencing a 38% annual increase on average in individuals entering the Church through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA).
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