Priesthood, Popes and Papal Messages

Priesthood, Popes and Papal Messages

Priesthood, Popes and Papal Messages

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What does it mean to be a priest within a religious community?

By Father Kevin Nadolski O.S.F.S., Father Ken Schnipke C.PP.S., and Father Andrew Carl Wisdom O.P.

Clarity about a community’s charism and clarity about the role of priesthood are crucial, say three religious priests who respond to the article by Ted Keating, SM. Read more...

Shifts in religious priesthood and the resulting challenges

Religious communities of priests often have an unclear idea of the role of priesthood within the mission of their institutes. Yet inviting a new generation to join the community demands a clarity of identity and purpose. 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...

Religious life makes Pope Francis tick

Religious life makes Pope Francis tick

By Pat Morrison

Only 34 popes have ever been members of religious orders. Pope Francis has already attracted the world’s attention with his distinct style, one profoundly formed by belonging to a religious institute. Read more...

Daring to live as Pope Francis encourages

Daring to live as Pope Francis encourages

By Friar Matthew Gummess O.Carm.

From surrendering to Christ to living the vow of poverty, Pope Francis has set the bar high for those in consecrated life. Read more...

Will the pope inspire a vocation bounce?

Will the pope inspire a vocation bounce?

By Andrew and Andrew O’Connell

Pope Francis has raised church morale, but can he inspire more young people to follow a religious vocation? Read more...

Following Jesus: a journey out far and in deep

Following Jesus: a journey out far and in deep

By Mary Maher S.S.N.D.

Our church and our communities are often divided when it comes to our vision of Jesus. In this postmodern world of multiple truths, how do we remain faithful? Read more...

“The Joy of the Gospel” has messages for us

“The Joy of the Gospel” has messages for us

By Sr. Theresa Rickard O.P.

Pope Francis is urging us to take up the challenge— and gladness—of being a missionary disciple. Read more...

The "Francis effect" on religious life

The "Francis effect" on religious life

By Sister Juliet Mousseau R.S.C.J.

Pope Francis is encouraging a new energy and authenticity in communities of consecrated life. Read more...

Church Documents and Research

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Book notes: Good news for the church: most priests are happy

Book notes: Good news for the church: most priests are happy

By Father Jim Kent, O.F.M. Conv.

Why are priests happy? For many years various studies have indicated priests were some of the happiest people in any profession. Monsignor Stephen J. Rossetti tells us in great detail and nuance in his book, Why Priests are Happy: A Study of the Psychological and Spiritual Health of Priests (Ave Maria Press, 2011). Read more...

Feed your spirit: These two men inspire us

Feed your spirit: These two men inspire us

By Andrew and Andrew O’Connell

Our newest saints, Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII, inspire us to live authentic lives of faith. Read more...

Year of Consecrated Life: Highlights of the pope’s letter to religious

Year of Consecrated Life: Highlights of the pope’s letter to religious

By Pope Francis

I am writing to you as a brother who, like yourselves, is consecrated to God. . . . Read more...

Year of Consecrated Life: A word of encouragement

Year of Consecrated Life: A word of encouragement

By Pope Francis

When he addressed an international gathering of formators in April, 2015, Pope Francis spoke from the heart of one who understands what it's like to bring new members into a community. Read more...

Year of Consecrated Life: Rejoice in your vocation

Year of Consecrated Life: Rejoice in your vocation

The teachings of Pope Francis on consecrated life are rich and varied. Explore his message in this letter to consecrated men and women from the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. Read more...

Year of Consecrated Life: Q/A, address to women religious in Korea, ideas for celebrating

Year of Consecrated Life: Q/A, address to women religious in Korea, ideas for celebrating

What is the Year of Consecrated Life, and what will be happening in association with it? Read more...

Year of Mercy: renewing a cornerstone of faith

Year of Mercy: renewing a cornerstone of faith

The Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy is an opportunity to reflect on the nature of mercy and to renew our efforts to practice it. Read more...

Vocation wisdom from the heart of the church

Vocation wisdom from the heart of the church

By Vatican document on vocational discernment adapted by Carol Schuck Scheiber

The latest teaching about vocation enriches our understanding of what it means to be called. Read more...

How the pope’s Jesuit roots affect his ministry

How the pope’s Jesuit roots affect his ministry

By Father Thomas Rosica C.S.B.

Pope Francis has brought his experience of religious life into the papacy, giving his ministry a distinctively Ignatian flavor. Read more...

A message to vocation ministers

A message to vocation ministers

By Pope Francis

This text is the message the Holy Father sent to participants in the international congress entitled “Vocational Ministry and Consecrated Life: Prospects and Hopes.” The conference was promoted by the Congregation for the Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life and took place in Rome in December 2017. It was part of the preparation for the bishops synod in October 2018 focused on youth, faith, and vocation discernment. Read more...

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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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