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2008 HORIZON No. 3 pdf --Forging a future for religious life

Click here to download 2008 HORIZON No. 3 Spring in pdf form. Theme: Forging a future for religious life. Read more...

Editor's Note

Forging a future for religious life: Envision, plan and work for a future

By Carol Schuck Scheiber

Click here to download the 2008 Horizon Spring edition. Read more...

A marginal life: pursuing holiness in the 21st century

Consciously or not, religious communities of women appear to be headed in four different directions: death, acquiescence, "sojourning” or moving away from the church, or reconciliation with church authorities. Read more...

Paths to the future

By Sara Butler M.S.B.T. and Christine Vladimiroff O.S.B.

Three sisters weigh in on the article by Laurie Brink, OP. While these writers understand the issues differently, all agree that communities need to discuss their choices for the future. Read more...

Shifts in religious priesthood and the resulting challenges

Religious communities of priests often have an unclear idea of the role of priesthood within the mission of their institutes. Yet inviting a new generation to join the community demands a clarity of identity and purpose. Read more...

What does it mean to be a priest within a religious community?

By Father Kevin Nadolski O.S.F.S., Father Ken Schnipke C.PP.S., and Father Andrew Carl Wisdom O.P.

Clarity about a community’s charism and clarity about the role of priesthood are crucial, say three religious priests who respond to the article by Ted Keating, SM. Read more...

Inquirers and applicants continue to increase

By Patrice Tuohy

The Second Annual Survey on Trends in Religious Vocation shows that interest in religious life remains strong. Read more...

Get membership involved with a Vocation Summit

When this Franciscan province gathered together college men, those in formation and solemnly professed members, the discussion regarding new membership was enlightening and fruitful. Read more...

Book notes: Lessons to learn from letting go

By Sister Judith Schaefer O.P.

In Patricia Wittberg's book, From Piety to Professionalism—and Back?, the author provides analysis and insight into the contemporary issue of religious identity and its accompanying ambiguity by illustrating how personal and corporate identity have been radically affected by changes in institutional commitment and sponsorship over the past 40 years. Read more...

Join us at Convocation! ...

This year’s keynote presentations, liturgies, and conversations are important for everyone ... More

Entrance Class Report ...

The good news is 99 religious institutes had at least one ... More

HORIZON and VISION earn awards ...

We're delighted to announce that our two vocation publications, VISION and ... More

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