What’s France’s new assembly on catechumens?
France is set to hold a significant assembly focused on the rising number of adult baptisms, scheduled for May 31 at Notre-Dame Cathedral. This gathering will involve representatives from various dioceses, addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by the influx of new catechumens. The event aims to rethink the integration of these new Catholics into the Church community.
- ▪The assembly will formally launch on May 31, 2026, with an opening Mass at Notre-Dame Cathedral.
- ▪Adult baptisms in France have surged from 8,416 in 2023 to 21,386 in 2026.
- ▪The increase in baptisms has particularly impacted the Ecclesiastical Province of Paris, where numbers rose from 1,245 in 2022 to 3,184 in 2026.
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Church in France—Look CloserWhat’s France’s new assembly on catechumens?The staggering increase in adult baptisms will be the topic of a major gathering.Luke CoppenMay 22, 2026ShareThe staggering increase in adult baptisms in France will be the topic of a major gathering at the end of May.Bishop Raymond Centène welcomes a catechumen at the Rite of Election in the Diocese of Vannes, northwestern France, on Feb. 22, 2026. Credit: Screenshot from @diocesevannes YouTube channel.An ecclesial assembly on catechumens, or baptismal candidates, in the Ecclesiastical Province of Paris will be launched formally May 31, with an opening Mass at Notre-Dame Cathedral.The event will bring together representatives of the eight territorial dioceses in the ecclesiastical province, as well as the Diocese of…
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