Peoria religious unite for vocations

Acting on an idea that arose at a regional meeting of NRVC, vocation ministers and other religious in Central Illinois have formed the Peoria Association for Religious Life, or PEARL. Dedicated to spreading awareness of religious life, the group held its first meeting last September with the approval of Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC.

Thirteen communities of men and women belong to the group, which is working to produce two videos to introduce people to consecrated life. PEARL is also present on Facebook and has a blog.