A new report shows a continued decrease in the number of permanent vocations to consecrated life in the U.S. — but key factors such as family life, devotional practices, Catholic education and personal encouragement can positively impact those numbers.
Vocations to religious life in US decline, but key factors can positively impact numbers
Ordination survey finds dropping percentages of new white U.S. priests
The annual report of new priests commissioned by the U.S. bishops shows that among those who responded, a shrinking number are white, a sign of the “little-C” catholic nature of the Catholic Church.
Vatican approval necessary for diocesan religious orders, pope says
Bishops who want to establish a religious order in their dioceses must first obtain the written permission of the Holy See, Pope Francis said.
Counting cardinals: Congregations, continents represented increase
After Nov. 28, cardinals coming from religious orders will rise to 51 and there will be 128 cardinals eligible to enter a conclave.
Six months into pandemic, Catholic organizations adjust, adapt
COVID-related supplemental grants assist U.S. congregations of men and women religious in caring for their elderly and infirm members.
Vatican statistics show decline in number of consecrated men, women
The number of religious men and women in religious orders has dropped between 2013-2018 according to Vatican statistics.
Pope discusses deaconesses, need for nuns to be servants not ‘maids’
Pope Francis meets with 850 superiors general May 10, 2019, at the Vatican, who were in Rome for the plenary assembly of the International Union of Superiors General.