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

Click here to see a pdf of "Consecrated Life Timeline." Read more...

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...

HORIZON ...

Can synodality shape vocation ministry? Yes. And so can its sister, ... More

Fall Institute ...

Our biennial Fall Institute will offer three virtual workshops. Choose to ... More

Entrance Class Report ...

Ninety-five religious institutes in the United States had at least one ... More

Profession report ...

The findings in this report demonstrate consistency with those in the ... More

Ordination report ...

This annual report describes responses for ordinands in 116 dioceses and ... More

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Frankfort, IL

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Accompaniment and Communications with Young Catholics

October 24-26,

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October 23-25,

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National Vocation Awareness Week

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December 2-3,

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Brother Larry Schatz, F.S.C.

Brother Larry Schatz, F.S.C.

As a former teacher and campus minister, Brother Larry Schatz, F.S.C. is at home with young people and finds it rewarding to accompany them as they discern God's call. Read more...

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