The Journal – and Website – Dedicated to Catholic Religious Life
Welcome to Review for Religious, the Catholic, peer-reviewed journal that promotes the study of Catholic religious life and its relationship to God, the Church, and the world, and to this companion website with news, art, and essays dedicated to the joy, gift and challenges of men and women religious in our world.
We invite authors to submit articles for the journal and essays for this website.
Latest Posts
Pope Leo and General Chapters
In this essay, Sr. Carino Hodder, OP, examines Pope Leo XIV’s addresses to consecrated [...]
Religious Life and Holiness in the Digital Age
In this essay, Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, LC reflects on how religious life can survive [...]
Religious Life as an Antidote to Toxic Polarization
In this essay, Fr. Aaron Wessman, GHM argues that Catholic religious life offers a [...]
Guidelines for Pastoral Relationships in Ministry
Bro. Ignatius Perkins, OP serves as the Coordinator of the Safeguarding Program for the [...]
Art & Essays
Pope Leo and General Chapters
In this essay, Sr. Carino Hodder, OP, examines Pope [...]
Religious Life and Holiness in the Digital Age
In this essay, Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, LC reflects on [...]
Religious Life as an Antidote to Toxic Polarization
In this essay, Fr. Aaron Wessman, GHM argues that [...]
In the News
Synod Interim Reports Released
The Synod has published the interim reports of its Study [...]
August 13, 2025: Link Roundup
August 13, 2025 Here’s a roundup of a few of [...]
Pilgrims of Hope on the Path of Peace: Virtual Encounter of Prayer for All Members of Consecrated Life in the United States
Review for Religious is pleased to share this [...]