Sisters from all corners of the world meet in Rome to address the challenges of sustaining our societies and the planet
“Catholic Sisters are on the frontlines of the world’s most urgent humanitarian and development challenges.”
Tag: Religious
Is a cloistered nun still ‘useful’ today? The life of Sister Belén de la Cruz
The Catholic Association of Propagandists hosted a conference Nov. 15 titled “What’s the use of a cloistered nun in the 21st century?” According to its statutes, the Spanish group is … Learn More
Religious share how synodality shapes their decisions, common life — and can help the wider church
“Perhaps,” said Father Timothy Radcliffe — preacher, speaker, and former master of the Order of Preachers, commonly known as the Dominicans — “religious orders have something to teach the Church about … Learn More
Encourage and pray for our priests, sisters, deacons during Vocations Week
It’s time to renew our prayerful support for those discerning an ecclesial vocation.
Happy 50th anniversary to our Cardinal Tobin
Aug. 5 marks 50 years since his First Profession of Vows as a Redemptorist.
Nuns grew herbs for centuries; now Polish sisters want to revive the tradition
BIALA NIZNA, Poland — Religious orders have grown herbs throughout the centuries, and careful mixing of medical plants was a well-kept secret for many. Now, Dominican sisters in Poland want to revive … Learn More
Reaching out in faith: How can Father Rupnik remain a priest after dismissal from Jesuits?
Q: I read that Father Rupnik was expelled from the Jesuit order but remains a priest. How does that work? (Flushing, New York)A: First for some background, priesthood and religious … Learn More
Archdiocesan Parishes Give $367K to Collection for Religious Retirement Fund
Funds reduce costs, enhance eldercare for our retired sisters, priests, and brothers.
Archdiocese of Newark Jubilarians 2022: Religious
The Archdiocese of Newark is pleased to recognize 40 of its religious, who are celebrating milestone anniversaries of their commitment to the Catholic Church in 2022. This year’s class of … Learn More
Chinese faithful from N.J. make pilgrimage to national shrine
The 19th annual Asian and Pacific Island Catholics Marian Pilgrimage was held by the Asian Affairs of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the Asian and Pacific … Learn More
