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Christus Vivit, "Christ Lives"

Christus Vivit, "Christ Lives"

Original document & Summary of full document

In his fourth apostolic exhortation, Pope Francis has written a personal, readable letter to young people (ages 16-30). The concepts from the document flow from the October 2018 synod on "youth, faith, and vocational discernment." We present both a summary and the full document here. Read more...

Program of Priestly Formation (PPF)

Program of Priestly Formation (PPF)

6th edition is now available

Links to weekly bulletins from the USCCB Committee for Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations to provide information to all those responsible for priestly vocations and formation. Read more...

Identity and Mission of the Religious Brother in the Church

Identity and Mission of the Religious Brother in the Church

A reflection on the richness and necessity of male consecrated life

Published October 4th, 2015, by the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. "And you are all brothers" (Matt. 23:8). Read more...

Young people, the faith, and vocational discernment

Young people, the faith, and vocational discernment

Preparatory document to the 2018 Synod of Bishops

This is the Vatican document to prepare the church for the October 2018 Synod of Bishops, which will take up the concerns of young people, how they live their faith, and how the church can strengthen the support for making life choices through prayerful discernment. Read more...

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Sister Kim Xuan Nguyen, C.C.V.I.

Sister Kim Xuan Nguyen C.C.V.I. is a chiropractor. But now, instead of, "Where does it hurt?" she may be more likely to ask, “What brings you joy?” She is the vocation minister for the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston. She’s also the Southwest Area Coordinator of the NRVC. Read more...

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