"Evolving Religious Life," a continuing series from Global Sisters Report, explores how Catholic sisters are adapting to the realities of congregations in transition and new forms of religious life.

It was nearly a decade ago that Minnesota businessman Cy Laurent found himself offering career advice to not one, but two, young Catholics in a unique bind. Both believed God was calling them to a ...

Candidates for the religious life need more than the Church’s prayers. They need financial help, too, as many are too deep in student-loan debt to do serious religious discernment. So says Corey Huber ...

A statue of Mary with a crown, and a painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe are pictured at Sacred Heart Church in Prescott, Ariz., May 5, 2025. The month of May is devoted to Mary and is traditionally ...

Growing up among descendants of Italian and Polish immigrants in a predominantly Catholic community, I seldom heard the word “discernment.” Certainty seemed to outweigh wonder and mystery back then.

In this talk, Professor Sarah Jean Barton explores baptismal practices as they relate to discerning the ministry and vocations of all Christians. The presentation highlights insights, stories, and ...

(RNS) — The question isn’t whether a machine can pray, but whether we still know how to listen for the Spirit. (RNS) — I was recently invited to join an online webinar titled “AI & the Future of ...