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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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The Consecrated Diocesan Hermit

by R I Posted on March 16, 2008

by Therese Ivers A consecrated hermit is an individual who has made public vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience in the hands of his bishop and lives them according to a rule of life approved by that bishop. The “diocesan … Continue reading →

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