From A Nun's Life podcasts - Why does Sr. Julie Vieira, a member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, have such a bond with Benedictine St. Scholastica?
A new Wisconsin order, the Franciscan Congregation of Divine Mercy, has established a mission that gently encourages visitors to connect to the Gospel by connecting them to God's creatures.
From A Nun's Life podcasts - Sister Maxine and Sister Julie discuss where exactly women religious fall into the church hierarchy, and recall a leadership story that "shows the grit" of Immaculate Heart of Mary sisters.
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?