What’s France’s new assembly on catechumens?

The staggering increase in adult baptisms will be the topic of a major gathering.

The 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 candid…