Vocations

[Liliesofstmaria]

Hi there! I am discerning my vocation at the moment. And I have done a lot of looking around for a possible religious vocation! I have come across a lot of religious communities, traditional, habit-wearing and all that which is a must in my book. I was wondering if any of you may know of some more communities - maybe some I missed, which may be a hard thing to do (I’ve looked into soooo many). Could you give me a list of the ones you know? Strictly contemplative doesn’t seem to be right for me so I am looking for active/contemplative and missionary. I thank you very much! One more thing. In my discerment I have come across many different versions on how the process should be done. Do you have any pointers for me, too. I would appreciate it very much. Thank you again!

In Jesus and Mary,
Bernadette (age 18, cradle Catholic and homeschooled)

 

[JCPhoenix]

Hi and welcome to the site!

There are many who are discerning currently and as such, there are many threads. Use the search tool at the top of the page and you will find many many many threads on this topic.

I would recommend:

www.sistersofmary.org

www.csmwr.org (I’m not sure about this one…I think I got the address wrong-- someone will likely correct it)

www.religiouslife.com

God bless!

 

[FCEGM]

Bernadette,

A couple of recommendations for you:

The Carmelite Sisters of the Sacred Heart (motherhouse in Alhambra, CA; houses in Miami and Coral Gables, FL, Steubenville, OH, and in Arizona and Colorado.

cmswr.org/member_communities/OCD.htm

Also the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal:

cmswr.org/member_communities/CFR.htm

And the Nashville Dominicans:

nashvilledominican.org/

Keep us posted!

 

[goravens]

The Nashville Dominicans are a really great order. Several years ago (during my discernment) I visited and really loved the Carmelite sisters in St.Louis: carmelitedcj.org/ They are a mix of contemplative and have apostolates, my favorite being their child development center. I wish they were in the city where I live now so my future kids could go there. They’re an incredibly joyful and growing order.

This order sent several of their sisters to college while I was in school, and got to know them fairly well: mariansisters.org/ and this order too: altonfranciscans.org/

Both very orthodox orders with sisters very happy in their vocations.

Best wishes in your discernment.