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Editor´s Note

Making the most of diversity: Healthy diversity takes effort, but it’s worth it

By Carol Schuck Scheiber

I’m a living, breathing example of how much work diversity requires. And still I advocate mining the richness of diversity-in its many forms- because the pain is worth the gain. It brings new life. Read more...

Making ecclesial diversity work in religious communities

By Nancy Schreck O.S.F.

Here are three steps to help religious communities begin to tackle their own ecclesial differences. Read more...

Catholic identity, New Age and women religious

By Patricia McCann R.S.M.

Ecclesial diversity is not without controversy. This author looks at the drift away from Catholic identity in women’s communities, including New Age practices. It’s time to explore some basic questions, she says. Read more...

Crisis of Catholic identity in women’s communities: a challenge for vocation ministers

By Terry Rickard OP

Distancing themselves from the Catholic Church is not good for religious communities—or for the church. Let’s claim our Catholic identity and rediscover the riches of our tradition, argues this writer Read more...

How my community embraces multicultural living

By Cathy Wright L.S.J.

The Little Sisters of Jesus were founded on an ideal of unity across boundaries. While their multicultural charism and history are distinct, they have some wisdom to share about forging a healthy multicultural community. Read more...

A conversation with cultural diversity teachers

By María Elena Gonzalez R.S.M.

Communities that work at healing racial and ethnic divides will be stretched, but they will find themselves living the Gospel more authentically. Read more...

Community life for the lone person of a different ethnic group

By LaReine-Marie Mosely S.N.D.

It can be lonely and confusing to be the sole person from a different culture or ethnic group. Here are ideas for overcoming the difficulties and tapping the richness of that experience. Read more...

Inviting people who are racially or culturally different into our communities

By Clarence Williams C.PP.S.

It’s time to let go of the “good fit” (someone racially and culturally like current members) and embrace the energy and challenge of the “new fit.” Read more...

Multicultural resources

“The challenge of cultural diversity.” Catherine M. Harmer, MMS. Review for Religious, October 1993. Read more...

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