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Editor’s Note

Valuing vocations, connecting continents

By Carol Schuck Scheiber

When I think of global interconnections, two images spring to mind: first, a UNICEF card rainbow of people in ethnic dress holding hands and second, the Twin Towers burning. Peace and war. Those two images lead to plenty of questions. How can we share this planet and conduct our arguments fairly and without violence? How will we keep the planet from environmental ruin? Read more...

You are God’s unshakable hope

By Fr. Joseph Delargy O.C.S.O.

The ordinary calling of St. Aelred to religious life centuries ago offers nuggets of wisdom to modern-day vocation ministers. Read more...

Preparing new members for an intercultural world

By Fr. Paolo Martinelli O.F.M., Cap.

Many religious communities are deeply affected—both in ministry and membership—by the intermingling of cultures in a globalized world. The new reality has challenges and blessings, especially for new members. Read more...

UK vocation ministry: new ventures and growth

By Judith Eydmann

In England and Wales religious communities are moving forward to promote religious life and help individuals of a new generation to discern their calling. Read more...

Join hands with young adult ministers

By Paul Jarzembowski

Young adult ministers and vocation ministers have much in common. If they reach out to each other for support and collaboration, great things can happen. Read more...

The gift of religious priesthood

By Bishop John M. Quinn

Priests in religious communities have a special role to play in the church. A bishop pays tribute. Read more...

Membership makes a difference in attracting new members

Key findings from the NRVC-CARA study paired with probing questions illuminate the crucial role members have in forming a future for their community. Read more...

Book notes: Nuanced portrait of young adults points to hopes, challenges

Book notes: Nuanced portrait of young adults points to hopes, challenges

By Avis Clendenen

Souls in Transition: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of Emerging Adults documents that emerging adults are the least religious adults in the United States today, struggle with concentration, and generally indicate that religious tradition matters little to most of them. At more than 300 pages, Souls in Transition is a tour de force. Read more...

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Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M.

Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M.

Short-term volunteer stints have proven to be a good way for Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M. to get to know women who might consider religious life. Building a relationship with people is key, she says, and the volunteer experience allows time for that. Read more...

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