Join us for this year's National Assembly in Atlanta, GA from July 29 – August 1, 2024! The theme focuses on the significant changes that are affecting religious life and draws on the long-standing practice of religious to rely on the Holy Spirit to navigate through changes. Lodging: Lodging has
October 14-18, 2024 we host our annual Safeguarding Ministry Conference at the Bethany Center in Lutz, FL. It is a fruitful time of learning, collaboration, and reflection. May we continue to pray for all who are involved in the work of this important ministry. To learn more about the
Webinar: Best Practices in Integral Ecology: Three Examples | May 21 at 2:00 pm ET “Best Practices in Integral Ecology: Three Examples,” on Tuesday, May 21 at 2:00 pm ET. The webinar will discuss the best practices in integral ecology in the spirit of Laudato Si’ and Laudate Deum, offering
Most religious communities of men invoke the Blessed Virgin Mary under some particular title. She offers us, as she did our founders, a witness of fidelity to God in the midst of needs and challenges. During this month dedicated to Mary, we have an opportunity to consider more deeply her
Click here for Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition from April 18, 2024, with the latest updates on justice, peace, and integrity of creation.
As we move through the Gospel readings of the Easter season with the various appearances of the Risen Christ, we witness the joy of the disciples, but their confusion as well. He is risen, but what does that mean for them? Over time, they come to realize the meaning as
While change is a part of life, few look for it. And yet, change occurs. We can either ignore it or attend to it. The changing realities of male religious life are many and varied. Each community has some differences, but as our CARA survey of major superiors showed several
Click here for Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition from March 14, 2024, with the latest updates on justice, peace, and integrity of creation.
Leaders of religious communities need prayer. At first glance, that may seem obvious. Yet, so often, it goes by the wayside amid many challenges and commitments. Lent offers a time to review and reset our prayer life. One thing to consider is spiritual direction. Leaders who engage in regular spiritual
In Catholic men’s religious orders, diversity brings new opportunities — and occasional friction Tuan Anh Nguyen's path to religious life began with a wager and a divine sign during a video game, reflecting a trend among aspirants towards diverse backgrounds and positive experiences in Catholic ministry. Aspiring Catholic religious, like
