r/Catholicism

Community Overview

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 352K 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 76K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Catholic, Struggling, and Catholicism. Product recommendations often mention book, bible, and talmud translation.

On Reddit
Established 2008
352K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +76K members
Growth: +27.6% / 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: 43K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 4K members
  • Aug: 4K members
  • Sep: 5K members
  • 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: 4K members

Topics

  • Catholic
    89 posts in the past month
    #1
    Catholic
    89
  • Struggling
    68 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    68
  • Catholicism
    65 posts in the past month
    #3
    Catholicism
    65
  • Faith
    39 posts in the past month
    #4
    Faith
    39
  • Struggle
    36 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggle
    36

Flair

  • Free Friday
    22 posts in the past month
    1. [Free Friday] ❤️‍🔥 1.2 M faithful joined Pope Leo XIV in Madrid for the Corpus Christi Mass and procession.
    2. [Free Friday] Jesus in the Temple at Age 12 in Manga Cover Style
    3. (Free Friday) The little prayer corner in my bedroom at my parents’ farm 🙏🏻🤍
    #1
    Free Friday
    [Free Friday] ❤️‍🔥 1.2 M faithful joined Pope Leo XIV in Madrid for the Corpus Christi Mass and procession. · [Free Friday] Jesus in the Temple at Age 12 in Manga Cover Style · (Free Friday) The little prayer corner in my bedroom at my parents’ farm 🙏🏻🤍
    22
  • Megathread
    1 post in the past month
    1. Mass of Consecration of the United States of America to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
    #2
    Megathread
    Mass of Consecration of the United States of America to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
    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

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 352K 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.
How do I join r/Catholicism?
You can join r/Catholicism by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Religion communities like?
Communities for people exploring faith, theology, and religious practice across traditions. Discord hosts large communities for Christianity and interfaith debate, while Facebook groups cover everything from specific faith traditions to cross-religious discussion spaces.