In this essay, Sr. Carino Hodder, OP, examines Pope Leo XIV’s addresses to consecrated religious through the themes of charism, governance, and communion. She considers how these themes reflect his Augustinian formation and shape his approach to religious authority, communal discernment, and the renewal of charism. The essay places [...]
In this essay, Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, LC reflects on how religious life can survive and even thrive in the digital age when it stays grounded in prayer and a strong interior life, noting that the real danger is not technology itself but how easily it disrupts silence, attention, and [...]
In this essay, Fr. Aaron Wessman, GHM argues that Catholic religious life offers a practical antidote to toxic polarization, highlighting how community life, diverse charisms, and collaboration foster unity amid difference. Drawing on personal experience, he presents religious communities as imperfect but hopeful models of coexistence in a divided [...]
Bro. Ignatius Perkins, OP serves as the Coordinator of the Safeguarding Program for the Dominican Province of St. Joseph, is Professor of Nursing and Director of the St. Martin De Porres, OP Center for Health and Human Dignity at the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Providence College [...]
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 [...]