HORIZON No. 3 Summer 2025--New life in the midst of grief

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HORIZON No. 3 Summer 2025--New life in the midst of grief

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Editor's note: Endings and beginnings

I’m incredibly grateful to the many wonderful men and women I’ve worked with over the last three decades. You’ve inspired me, made me laugh, made me think, and helped me to stretch and grow in my faith. Thank you. Read more...

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Five online workshops offered this October | Resources for Jubilee Year, including Jubilee of Consecrated Life October 8-9 | HORIZON and VISION earn nine awards. Read more...

Death and new life in religious communities today

Death and new life in religious communities today

By Father Kevin Zubel C.Ss.R.

Some shifts in perspective and approach may help vocation ministers carry on during a time of loss. Read more...

Dealing with grief while continuing to minister

Dealing with grief while continuing to minister

By Nancy Santamaria, Eric Ranstrom, and Jillian Tutak

Three professionals who minister to religious reflect on loss and hope. Read more...

What it means to me to be a pilgrim of hope

What it means to me to be a pilgrim of hope

By Newer members of religious communities

Six newer members of religious communities tell where they find inspiration to be a pilgrim of hope in this Jubilee Year. Read more...

Building bridges between cultures in vocation ministry

Building bridges between cultures in vocation ministry

By John Feister

Religious communities are becoming more intercultural as they reflect the many ethnicities of the American church. Here are insights on creating a welcoming community—willing to invite, adapt, and change. Read more...

Vocation ministry has lasting value and impact

Vocation ministry has lasting value and impact

By Sister Deborah M. Borneman SS.C.M.

What holds communities back from embracing vocation ministry? Here are fresh ways to think about this ministry and see it as a force for good in religious life and the world. Read more...

Book notes: Catholic eco-awareness deserves attention

Book notes: Catholic eco-awareness deserves attention

By Philip Nahlik

Both young people and religious communities are increasingly concerned about ecological issues. The book Green Saints for a Green Generation gives readers a chance to hear young voices reflect on environmental responsibility from a faith perspective. Read more...

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Entrance Class Report ...

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