Kathryn Jean Lopez shares the joy she experienced as the Sisters of Life made their final vows at a Mass celebrated at St. Patrick Cathedral by Cardinal Timothy Dolan on August 6. Cardinal Dolan said, ...
The Vatican is investigating about a dozen founders of congregations of consecrated or religious life, and the most common allegations involve abuse of power or conscience, financial corruption or problems associated with "affectivity," said a ...
Consecrated virgins, hermits and members of religious orders, individually and as communities, should take part in the consultations for the Synod of Bishops, because "to ensure that the synodal church is not a mirage, but ...
As a worldwide religious order, Franciscan friars need to find new and better ways to welcome the diversity of their members and allow it to challenge the ways they live the Gospel in the world, ...
My praises of St. Joseph echo the praises of the multitude of saints throughout the ages who have discovered a sturdy and faithful companion in him for all their needs. St. Teresa of Avila sparked ...
At the end of June, the North American Conference of Associates and Religious -- an organization that has grown in size with the number of associates for 25 years -- will end operations. In their March ...
Consecrated men and women need a solid foundation built on ongoing formation, a clear identity and the "rock" of God's eternal love that sets them free, said a letter from the Congregation for Institutes of ...
Christian hope is rooted in the knowledge that God is patient with all his children, even when they stray from the path set before them, Pope Francis told consecrated men and women. Celebrating the World Day ...
As a high school student, Cassidy Roderick felt somewhat isolated when she discerned God calling her to become a religious sister. But even though she attended a Catholic school, she had never even met a ...
They may not wear habits or live in community, but the lay Catholics who have been formed in the spirituality of a religious order look to embody the evangelical counsels as best they can in ...
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