r/Catholicism

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About r/Catholicism

/r/Catholicism is a place to present new developments in the world of Catholicism, discuss theological teachings of the Catholic Church, provide an avenue for reasonable dialogue amongst people of all beliefs, and grow in our own spirituality. Catholic Christianity offers the world the fullness of the Christian Faith.

The community at a glance

r/Catholicism is a Subreddit for Religion with roughly 367K members. It has been around since 2008. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 6th largest community in the Religion topic page.

Roughly 81K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Catholicism, Saints, and Catholic. Common discussion themes are Pain & Anger and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention book, bible, and talmud translation.

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Established 2008
367K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +81K members
Growth: +28.2% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 5K members
  • 2014: 5K members
  • 2015: 5K members
  • 2016: 7K members
  • 2017: 10K members
  • 2018: 19K members
  • 2019: 25K members
  • 2020: 28K members
  • 2021: 25K members
  • 2022: 23K members
  • 2023: 33K members
  • 2024: 50K members
  • 2025: 68K members
  • 2026: 58K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 4K members
  • Nov: 7K members
  • Dec: 7K members
  • Jan: 8K members
  • Feb: 8K members
  • Mar: 8K members
  • Apr: 9K members
  • May: 7K members
  • Jun: 6K members
  • Jul: 6K members
  • Aug: 6K members
  • Sep: 2K members

Themes

  • Pain & Anger
    13 posts in the past month
    1. I converted to catholicism, and now I am forced to hide my faith everyday (video)
    2. Will I go to Hell if I kill myself
    3. The worst part of Confession is my 26 year old knees sounding like bubble wrap as I genuflect before walking in
    #1
    Pain & Anger
    I converted to catholicism, and now I am forced to hide my faith everyday (video) · Will I go to Hell if I kill myself · The worst part of Confession is my 26 year old knees sounding like bubble wrap as I genuflect before walking in
    13
  • Advice Requests
    11 posts in the past month
    1. About to start OCIA this month but stuck on contraception with non-believing wife. Is this a dealbreaker?
    2. My fifth time at Mass
    3. Please help: I need advice about discerning religious life. Am I bound to be a lay person because I am poor?
    #2
    Advice Requests
    About to start OCIA this month but stuck on contraception with non-believing wife. Is this a dealbreaker? · My fifth time at Mass · Please help: I need advice about discerning religious life. Am I bound to be a lay person because I am poor?
    11

Topics

  • Catholicism
    30 posts in the past month
    1. I converted to catholicism, and now I am forced to hide my faith everyday (video)
    2. Been to Protestant churches, but I’m deeply curious about Catholicism…
    #1
    Catholicism
    I converted to catholicism, and now I am forced to hide my faith everyday (video) · Been to Protestant churches, but I’m deeply curious about Catholicism…
    30
  • Saints
    16 posts in the past month
    #2
    Saints
    16
  • Catholic
    13 posts in the past month
    #3
    Catholic
    13
  • Conversion
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Ex Atheist Becoming Catholoc
    2. I converted to catholicism, and now I am forced to hide my faith everyday (video)
    3. Feel drawn to Catholicism but cannot believe in God.
    #4
    Conversion
    Ex Atheist Becoming Catholoc · I converted to catholicism, and now I am forced to hide my faith everyday (video) · Feel drawn to Catholicism but cannot believe in God.
    10
  • Confession
    10 posts in the past month
    1. I almost missed Confession. Heaven had other plans.
    2. Went to confession today!
    3. fear of confession
    #5
    Confession
    I almost missed Confession. Heaven had other plans. · Went to confession today! · fear of confession
    10

Flair

  • Free Friday
    20 posts in the past month
    1. (Free Friday) Jesus playing with His cousin
    2. [Free Friday] I’m almost finished with my painting of the birth of Jesus, with the focus on Joseph. What do you think so far?
    3. [Free Friday] My favorite imagination of the Fourth Glorious Mystery. I shall have it framed.
    #1
    Free Friday
    (Free Friday) Jesus playing with His cousin · [Free Friday] I’m almost finished with my painting of the birth of Jesus, with the focus on Joseph. What do you think so far? · [Free Friday] My favorite imagination of the Fourth Glorious Mystery. I shall have it framed.
    20
  • Politics Monday
    2 posts in the past month
    1. [Politics Monday] Liechtenstein parliament backs abortion law but prince can veto it
    2. [Politics Monday] Cardinal Cupich, women religious, Catholic pharmacist sue Illinois over assisted suicide law (OSV News)
    #2
    Politics Monday
    [Politics Monday] Liechtenstein parliament backs abortion law but prince can veto it · [Politics Monday] Cardinal Cupich, women religious, Catholic pharmacist sue Illinois over assisted suicide law (OSV News)
    2
  • Misleading Title
    1 post in the past month
    1. German bishops spread the thesis that Christ drank and lost control
    #3
    Misleading Title
    German bishops spread the thesis that Christ drank and lost control
    1

Product recommendations

  • book
    18 posts in the past month
    1. Best book for the case of the resurrection.
    2. Best books to read over Lent?
    3. Book recs
    #1
    book
    Best book for the case of the resurrection. · Best books to read over Lent? · Book recs
    18
  • bible
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best version of the Bible in Spanish?
    2. I really want the entrance of our home to be a place of transition. So that when we walk in the front door there is peace. Our priest recommended a stand for our Bible to have a place of its own and I’d really like to find one, but I’m having trouble! Recommendations welcome!
    3. Bible Recs?
    #2
    bible
    What is the best version of the Bible in Spanish? · I really want the entrance of our home to be a place of transition. So that when we walk in the front door there is peace. Our priest recommended a stand for our Bible to have a place of its own and I’d really like to find one, but I’m having trouble! Recommendations welcome! · Bible Recs?
    3
  • talmud translation
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best Talmud translation?
    2. Best Talmud translation?
    #3
    talmud translation
    Best Talmud translation? · Best Talmud translation?
    2
  • catholic fiction
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best Catholic Fiction?
    2. Catholic fiction has massively strengthened my faith (my top 5 recs).
    #4
    catholic fiction
    Best Catholic Fiction? · Catholic fiction has massively strengthened my faith (my top 5 recs).
    2
  • catholic podcast
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Catholic/Christian Podcast Recs?
    2. Catholic podcast recs?
    #5
    catholic podcast
    Catholic/Christian Podcast Recs? · Catholic podcast recs?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Catholicism for?
Best for Religion enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Catholicism free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/Catholicism have?
Roughly 367K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Catholicism on?
r/Catholicism runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/Catholicism cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Catholicism is organized under Religion.
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