Historical development of Consecrated Religious Life in the Catholic Church

Fr. Joe Mannath: 25 February 2021

Consecrated life (also known as religious life) is a state of life in the Catholic Church lived by those faithful who are called to follow Jesus Christ in a more exacting way. It includes those in institutes of consecrated life (religious and secular).

The Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life

sr navya thattil osf: 25 February 2025

Founded by Pope Sixtus V in May 1586 with the title Sacred Congregation for Consultations about Regulars, and confirmed by the Constitution Immensa (1588), the Congregation was joined in 1601 to the Congregation for Consultations about Bishops and Other P

The Great Challenges of Consecrated Life Today

Joe Mannath SDB: 25 February 2025

Consecrated life in the world must be seen within the context of a positive ecclesiality of communion, in an inclusive society and in an interactive cultural context. In this way, it can be transformed into a human and ecclesial group which is alive, frui

On the Year of Consecrated Life

Joe Mannath SDB: 27 February 2022

Plan now how your institute will participate in the Open House on February 8, 2015, e.g., which houses and/or which portions of your house might be open; who will greet visitors and how to prepare those greeters; how long you will be open that day; what m

Vocation Lesson Plan High School Girls, Grades 9-12

SISTERS OF BON SECOURS: 10 December 2015

Purpose: 1. To introduce students to Catholic Vocations as a life option. 2. To give students an opportunity to imagine themselves as a Consecrated Sister or Nun. 3. To help students understand how they can use their gifts and skills and commit their live