Attraction to Religious Life

Attraction to Religious Life

Attraction to Religious Life

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What attracted me to religious life

What attracted me to religious life

By Nate Tinner-Williams, Sister Clara Johnson, Tucker Redding S.J., and Sister Jessica Vitente S.P.

Four recent entrants describe what drew them to consecrated life. Read more...

What the 2020 study reveals about attraction to religious life

What the 2020 study reveals about attraction to religious life

The NRVC Study on Recent Vocations to Religious Life explored people's attraction to consecrated life.The topic was examined through survey questions and in focus group discussions. The resulting data and narratives reveal why people have been entering religious communities in the early 21st century. Read more...

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Entrance Class Report ...

This annual CARA report presents the findings of 362 women and ... More

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Many vocation ministers are coping with losses in their communities at ... More

Bold and Faithful Storymap ...

Many vocation ministers are coping with losses in their communities at ... More

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Sister Donna Del Santo, S.S.J.

Sister Donna Del Santo, S.S.J.

Sister Donna Del Santo, S.S.J. is a new NRVC Board Member as of September 2025. She is a HORIZON contributor and a grateful recipient of the 2022 NRVC Outstanding Member Recognition Award. Read more...

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