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Dublin archbishop reports record number of adult baptisms
May 12, 2025
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CWN Editor's Note: Archbishop Dermot Farrell of Dublin has reported that his archdiocese “had the largest group ever seeking adult baptism” this year.
The report matches news from other dioceses around the world, showing a surge in converts during the Jubilee Year.
Archbishop Farrell added that the “new Irish”—that is, immigrants—made up a large proportion of the converts.
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