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The Life Panelists

The Life panelists are a group of 20 sisters from across the global north and south who respond to questions about the unique, challenging and very specific lives of women religious. Click here to learn about the 2020-21 round of panelists.

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Violence is everywhere: This is how Catholic sisters respond

Sisters share their tactics to thwart human trafficking

Our lives are mission: Sisters reflect on Pope Francis' call to holiness

Sisters know what youth need to stay 'in' the church

When it comes to politics, sisters are dedicated to confronting pervasive structures of oppression

Including everyone: How sisters go to 'ends of the earth' to share Jesus

The Life: Ecumenism in experience, sisters share their spiritually enriching encounters

The Life: It's all about helping women survive and succeed

Down is the new up: learning the lessons of religious life

A year in The Life: We have interwoven our lives and dreams

Spirit's light illuminates congregations' distinct 'facets'

Education is key to spiritual formation of sisters

Learning everything again -- and other challenges of religious life

The spirit of the ministry: community charisms in action

'God with us': the blessings of Advent and the joys of Christmas

The Life: Ministries change, charisms remain vibrant

Grasping for signs of light: how sisters keep up their spiritual energy

Collaborating north-to-south, sisters exemplify changing world demographics

Networking is the new approach to mission

A day with space to not rush, but to be present