Something Good Is Happening in the Church (The Patrick Madrid Show)

Something hopeful is stirring in the Catholic Church, and Patrick Madrid can see it in the numbers. On a recent episode of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick responded to a caller asking about reports of thousands entering the Church in France. What followed was a glimpse of a much bigger story: across the United States and beyond, more people are embracing the Catholic Faith. Patrick pointed to early 2026 Easter Vigil data from more than 140 dioceses in the United States, showing a 38% increase in people entering the Church through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. In some of the country’s largest dioceses, the numbers were striking. Los Angeles welcomed 8,600, Atlanta 3,400, Galveston 3,000, and Dallas 2,500. The story is not limited to America. Patrick also noted strong growth in other parts of the world, including France, Spain, Hong Kong, and Singapore. While he acknowledged that the Faith is contracting in some places, the broader trend is one of encouragement and renewal. “The numbers tell the tale,” Patrick said. “Something’s happening. Something good is happening.” And that is the real takeaway. These numbers are not just statistics. They are signs of the Lord's work. They represent people who have encountered the truth, responded to God’s invitation, and found a home in the Church. The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.