Dramatic drop in Catholic baptisms across island of Ireland
2 sources·Updated August 18, 2026
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- Irish Independent Ireland·13h agoDrop of 30pc in Catholic baptisms over last decade is due to falling births and secularisation, says Iona InstituteRead at Irish Independent Ireland →
- Irish Times·14h agoDramatic drop in Catholic baptisms across island of Ireland
Iona Institute says falling birth rates account for about 60 per cent of decline, with secularisation accounting for the remainder
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