Late vocations bring new hope to women's congregations in India

Sr. Jomol Kreupasanam, a member of the Order of Sacred Virgins, poses for a photo with Bishop James Raphael Anaparambil (center) and Fr. Joseph Valiyaveettil (center right), founder of the Kreupasanam center in the Alleppey Diocese in the southwestern Indian state of Kerala. Also seen is formator Canossian Sr. Margaret Peter, during Sister Jomol's consecration to perpetual virginity on Nov. 21, 2025. (Kreupasanam Media Vision)

Late vocations are especially drawn to newer congregations, many founded through charismatic renewal movements and evangelization ministries.

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Sr. Jomol Kreupasanam, a member of the Order of Sacred Virgins, poses for a photo with Bishop James Raphael Anaparambil (center) and Fr. Joseph Valiyaveettil (center right), founder of the Kreupasanam center in the Alleppey Diocese in the southwestern Indian state of Kerala. Also seen is formator Canossian Sr. Margaret Peter, during Sister Jomol's consecration to perpetual virginity on Nov. 21, 2025. (Kreupasanam Media Vision)

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Sr. Jomol Kreupasanam, a member of the Order of Sacred Virgins, poses for a photo with Bishop James Raphael Anaparambil (center) and Fr. Joseph Valiyaveettil (center right), founder of the Kreupasanam center in the Alleppey Diocese in the southwestern Indian state of Kerala. Also seen is formator Canossian Sr. Margaret Peter, during Sister Jomol's consecration to perpetual virginity on Nov. 21, 2025. (Kreupasanam Media Vision)

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