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Can Bishops Change the Duties of Consecrated Virgins?

by R I Posted on April 9, 2013

by Therese Ivers, JCL, OCV A number of readers have asked whether a bishop can impose more duties on the Consecrated Virgin after her consecration. For example, let’s say that Janice was consecrated by Bishop Ambrose. Bishop Ambrose and Janice … Continue reading →

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Private Vows Of Poverty, Chastity, And Obedience

by R I Posted on February 29, 2008

by Therese Ivers For centuries people have been embracing the evangelical counsels and binding themselves to observe them by the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.  The most common example we have of persons making these vows are the men … Continue reading →

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