The Office of Development and Comprehensive Health for Religious Women in Mexico seeks to address the needs of older religious women, with medical care, geriatric equipment and psychological support.
GSR Today - Global Sisters Report is launching "Wisdom Wednesday," a new video series to highlight the pieces of wisdom that are passed on in religious life and that sustain us on the journey.
As my community ages and discusses the future, waiting for God's promise, this reading reminds us to stay faithful, to keep doing what we were called to do, even if the promise isn't fulfilled in our lifetime.
A new report shows a continued decrease in the number of permanent vocations to consecrated life in the U.S. — but key factors such as family life, devotional practices, Catholic education and personal encouragement can positively impact those numbers.
Organizers say the conversation of what religious life should and will look like is vital for younger sisters because they are the ones who will be living it.
"The Dominican charism is particularly timely," one sister said. "Veritas — the search for truth — the continued education of people, preaching. It's really badly needed in the 21st century."
From A Nun's Life podcasts - As the future Dominican Sr. Mary Michael Fox was poised to enter religious life, her mother had some reservations. What answers did she get from a priest and from her daughter?
With the majority of India's sisters older than 60, congregations are looking into how to accommodate their elderly sisters and equip underprepared communities.
The Life: In the last installment of The Life for 2023, Global Sisters Report asked panelists: Is it possible to have a world where peace exists everywhere? And if so, what would it take to make it happen?