"Keeping silence is an act of the will that engages the whole person and helps to cultivate solid relationships, because they are animated by the Word of God," Leo told the Dominican contemplatives.
People love to love nuns. Why is it that nuns playing frisbee, or holding protest signs, or simply the imagery of a woman in a veil is so captivating to media consumers, even those who aren't religious?
Xavière Missionary Sr. Nathalie Becquart spoke at the 70th anniversary gathering of LCWR in August. Sr. Joyce Meyer was there, and reflects on Becquart's presentation on synodality, or "walking together."
The assembly of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious is a blessing and a gift to religious life and a great opportunity to greet those incredible religious leaders and say, "I want to be like them."
The Life - There are experiences that we remember simply because they filled us with a deep sense of gratitude and wonder. Our sister panelists recall times that lifted, surprised and brought them closer to God.
The African Conference for Catholic Sisters in Canon and Civil Law acknowledged that for safeguarding to be inherent in sisters' everyday life, it must be woven into formation and nurtured throughout their vocation.
Global Sisters Report is looking for panelists for the 2026-27 edition of The Life, starting in November. If you're interested in writing on your experiences in religious life, we would love to hear from you.
LCWR closed its 70th anniversary assembly with a leadership transition, prayer and celebration after four days centered on synodality and deep listening.
