Novice Question re Orders

[Ramalama]

I have heard of Franciscans, Jesuits, and others, and I assume these are orders. How may are there? Is there a list somewhere with their attributes? Thanks.

 

[Caesar]

I have heard of Franciscans, Jesuits, and others, and I assume these are orders. How may are there? Is there a list somewhere with their attributes? Thanks.

Do you mean orders proper, or are you also reffering to secular institutes?

 

[stbruno]

catholic-church.org/cid/religious.html

Check out this website. Maybe this will help answer your question. The list is rather long. Of course, there may be more, these are the ones that have an internet address.

 

[Spirithound]

catholic-church.org/cid/religious.html

Check out this website. Maybe this will help answer your question. The list is rather long. Of course, there may be more, these are the ones that have an internet address.

The list neglects the Companions of the Cross
companionscross.org/

 

[Formosus]

That list isn’t fully complete.

 

[Spirithound]

That list isn’t fully complete.

I know, i know, but i just wanted a chance to plug the Companions