Category Archives: Canonical Requirements

Overview: Ever Ancient Ever New, an Introduction to consecrated Life and the Ordo Virginum by Caroline J. Nolan

by Therese Ivers, JCL The vocation to sacred virginity is rapidly growing around the globe. It is in fact the fastest growing vocation in consecrated life for women. Rev. Caroline Nolan, Ph.D., LSS, is a consecrated virgin originally hailing from … Continue reading

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Hot off the Press! New Book on Consecrated Virginity

While a lot of attention has focused on the spiritual and theological formation process for those who wish to become consecrated virgins, there hasn’t been as much emphasis on the practical logistics of consecration planning.  If, as many consecrated virgins … Continue reading

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On Hermits and Virgins

                                                                                                                                                  by Therese Ivers, JCL About fifteen years ago, while in the midst of my vocational discernment, I found an article on consecrated virgins.  The author described consecrated virgins as women who made public vows in the hands of the … Continue reading

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