Share your voice in upcoming The Life panel for 2024-25

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Have you read The Life on Global Sisters Report and thought about what you might share if you were a panelist? Now is your chance to join the conversation!

We are looking for new panelists for the 2024-25 edition of The Life, starting in November. If you are interested in writing and reflecting on your experiences in religious life, we would love to hear from you.

As a panelist, you will be invited to respond to three or four questions throughout the year, with each response being about 450 words. We offer a one-time honorarium, but the true reward is the opportunity to connect with sisters from all over the world and share insights that can inspire and encourage others.

How it works:

Each month, Global Sisters Report poses a question on a topic related to religious life — spirituality, ministry, formation, leadership and more. You get to choose which questions to answer and when, making it a flexible and enriching experience.

We welcome both new voices and those who have contributed to GSR before. If you feel called to share your perspective, please consider applying.

How to apply:

Please send the following in one document to GSR columns editor, Sr. Helga Leija, at hleija@ncronline.org by Monday, Sept. 30:

  • Your contact information
  • A brief description of your ministry and background
  • A 400-450-word writing sample on the theme of Advent, drawing from your experiences or what’s happening in your congregation, community or the wider world.

We want to bring together a diverse group of sisters from different communities, regions and backgrounds. We will notify selected panelists after the deadline. All the requirements are necessary in order to be considered.

This is a wonderful opportunity to engage in a global conversation, share your unique perspective and help foster our global sisterhood. We hope you will join us!

If you have any questions or want to suggest topics for The Life, reach out to hleija@ncronline.org

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