Rite & Reason: An Irish Catholic may be defined in the future as the son or daughter of someone from Manila or Lagos (opens original article in a new tab)

A report shows that 18% of Catholics in the Republic of Ireland were born abroad, with immigrant communities significantly influencing church attendance and practices, leading to the emergence of diverse Catholic traditions.

• 18% of Catholics in the Republic of Ireland were born outside the country, up from 6% in 2002/3.
• Immigrant Catholics from Asia, Africa, and Latin America have higher church attendance compared to European immigrants.
• Eastern rite churches, like the Syro-Malabar, are emerging in Ireland due to immigrant communities.