History of Religious Life

History of Religious Life

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The enduring value of religious life in the age of the laity

The enduring value of religious life in the age of the laity

By Fr. Charles E. Bouchard OP

Does a robust laity diminish religious life? Nothing could be further from the truth,argues this writer. Religious life continues to witness to the Gospel’s countercultural values. Read more...

How it all began

How it all began

The National Religious Vocation Conference is entering its 25th anniversary year. It’s a good time to look back and to look forward. Read more...

Consecrated Life Timeline

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Book notes: Populist history of religious life full of drama, pathos

Book notes: Populist history of religious life full of drama, pathos

By Sr. Patricia Kenny R.S.M.

For those whose interests take them to historical accounts of world-shaping events, this book is not to be overlooked. For those charged with the formation of candidates and novices, a valuable tool may be found here in this book’s explanation of how religious life grew in tandem with the Catholic Church and with events that changed the world. Read more...

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Religious Brothers Day ...

Religious Brothers Day is held annually on May 1, the feast ... More

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Profession Class Report ...

There are 91 women and 103 men professed perpetual vows in ... More

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Bold and Faithful Storymap ...

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Friar Emanuel Vasconcelos, O.F.M.Conv.

Friar Emanuel Vasconcelos, O.F.M.Conv.

Being connected to others doing similar ministry is a big reason that Friar Emanuel Vasconcelos, O.F.M.Conv. is part of the NRVC. He is vocation director for the Franciscan Friars Conventual, Our Lady of the Angels province. He is also a Mid-Atlantic Member Area Coordinator, along with Sister Jean Rhoades, D.C. Read more...

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