Catholic sisters are active around the world in protecting the environment and working to mitigate climate change. Learn more in stories from Global Sisters Report.

Catholic sisters play an active role around the world in supporting refugees and migrants. Read about their work in Global Sisters Report stories.

Many congregations of women religious are part of a strong presence at the United Nations, advocating as non-governmental organizations on for the concerns of women, children, migrants, workers, the environment and other causes.

Discover what women religious around the world are doing to help people who are homeless or lack adequate shelter in GSR's series, "A Place to Call Home."

Prayer, community and ministry form the core of a sister's day, as this podcast episode explains.

This podcast from A Nun's Life includes discussion about how to discern which religious congregation is the best fit.

These terms often are used interchangeably, but there are differences in the vows they take and the ways they live. Discover more here.

This resource from the "A Nun's Life" website explains the basic steps for exploring a vocation to religious life.

The Vision Vocation Network offers dozens of articles about discernment and religious life, as well as its annual discernment guide.

If you are interested in exploring a vocation to religious life, check out this tool that connects your background and interests to congregations of women religious.