Religious Life

The coronavirus view from Australia

Mar 30, 2020

Reflecting on the changes we are all making, I am reminded that God didn't send the virus, but as in all things, can use it to bring about change.

Vatican statistics show decline in number of consecrated men, women

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Mar 25, 2020

The decrease in the number of religious brothers and of women in religious orders is "worrying," according to the Vatican statistics office.

US vocation conference study finds diversity growing, dedication to Gospel values strong

by Dan Stockman

Mar 25, 2020

"It's an endless call," said Sr. Deborah Borneman, director of mission integration for the National Religious Vocation Conference. She said a significant finding of the 2020 study was what new entrants did not care about: the size or geographic location of the community they were entering or the age of current members.

Passing the time in lockdown: Sisters sew face masks

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Mar 24, 2020

While most of the work at a religious order's general headquarters continues in lockdown, a group of Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit found an additional activity where they could use their hands, do something together and be useful.

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The coronavirus view from Australia

Vatican statistics show decline in number of consecrated men, women

US vocation conference study finds diversity growing, dedication to Gospel values strong

Passing the time in lockdown: Sisters sew face masks

Q & A with Sr. Marcia Kay LaCour, sharing the Gospel in contemplative life

Study of East African congregations finds gaps that challenge religious life

Sharing sandboxes for heart-training

'Our first work is prayer': the life of contemplative religious institutes

In the time of COVID-19, the cloistered life offers lessons for the world

Public associations of the faithful reflect an openness to God's call

Care for retired religious takes special emphasis amid pandemic

Nun, security guard among those killed in Nigerian gas explosion

Private associations of the faithful bring religious life to laity

Emerging communities: Religious life is changing, but changing to what?

Cycling With Sisters returns to share the social justice work of women religious

Churches, chaplains, nuns have unexpected role in COVID-19 crisis

My ring told me: Love never fails

After 175 years, Monroe IHMs going strong and teaching green

UISG leader speaks on interculturality, increase of sisters on Vatican committees

Sisters of St. Joseph motherhouse demolished in Kalamazoo

Living Lent amid the dust of demolished pedestals

Catholic Sisters Week includes reaching people called to ministry outside of vowed life

Sister's time in health care facility warrants 'thick speech'

Sisters use funds, microloans to empower women, small businesses

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