The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) published its report, "Women and Men Professing Perpetual Vows in ...

How does one choose to commit for life in the midst of epic uncertainty? In early March, I was in the thick of preparing to request final vows. After three years as a temporary professed sister, I had ...

Here are some views: They’re binding only until death; bonding here continues there; promises carry over to our next incarnations; they continue to eternity; earthly vows are not carried to heavenly ...