In this essay, Br. Fred Cabras, OFM Cap., explores mental health challenges that can surface in religious life, along with the ways community and ministry can both strain and support those who struggle. He highlights common issues such as anxiety and burnout and offers practical means for seeking support [...]
In this essay, two brothers teaching in a religious-sponsored school examine how the rapid rise of generative AI has reshaped classroom practice, challenged students’ learning habits, and prompted new guidance from the Church, especially in light of Antiqua et Nova. For further reading on this issue, please see Fr. [...]
Review for Religious is pleased to publish a copy of the Very Rev. Jeffrey S. Kirch, C.PP.S.’s Presidential Address to the 2025 Assembly of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men. In this final address as president, Fr. Kirch reflects on the Assembly theme Rejoice in Hope: Solidarity and [...]
In this essay, Fr. Aaron Wessman, GHM examines the impact of new artificial intelligence (AI) technology is having on religious life. He offers three suggestions for religious who are interested in engaging with this new technology and invites further conversation on the topic. Click here to download a copy [...]
In this article, Susan Larkin—member of the Secular Institute of Missionaries of the Kingship of Christ and president of the United States Conference of Secular Institutes— examines the life of Armida Barelli (1882-1952) and her role in the religious and social development of Italian women in the early 20th [...]
August 13, 2025 Here’s a roundup of a few of the latest links on religious life: UISG has published its latest Bulletin, which features an overview of the 2025 Plenary and features a table of contents of talks given on religious life. UISG and USG announced a joint commission on [...]