Catholic baptisms fall sharply in Cork as births and religious affiliation decline

The number of Catholic baptisms in the Diocese of Cloyne fell by 30% over the decade from 2015 to 2025, according to new figures published by the Iona Institute.

Using figures obtained from Catholic dioceses, the report also shows that there was a 23.1% decrease in Catholic baptisms in the Diocese of Cork and Ross over the same period.

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