U.S. Catholics see 38% surge in adult converts over Easter weekend: Analysis
The U.S. Catholic Church experienced an estimated 38% increase in adult converts over the Easter weekend, driven by young men in their 20s, according to an analysis of data from 140 of the nation’s 175 dioceses.
Hallow, a Catholic prayer and meditation app with more than 15 million registered users, analyzed aggregated diocesan data and found the Archdiocese of Los Angeles led the way, with a 139% increase from last year in Catholic converts via baptism and confirmation. That was followed by a 52% increase in Chicago and 36% growth in New York City.
Religious analysts interviewed on Monday flagged a surge in young men seeking traditional marriage partners after engaging in social media discussions with Catholics reacting against secular liberalism.