Religious Life

Portsmouth diocese confirms dissolution of Marian Franciscans

The Marian Franciscans combined Franciscan spirituality with Marian devotion and developed apostolates in media, publishing, youth work and pro-life ministry
Thomas Colsy

The charismatic movement: the good, the bad and the ugly

A personal and historical reflection on the charismatic movement’s promise, its excesses and its enduring spiritual appeal
Fr Dwight Longenecker

The monks of Norcia: Benedict’s sons return

From suppression under Napoleon to destruction by earthquake, the Benedictines of Norcia have rebuilt their monastic life through prayer, work and perseverance
Fr Dwight Longenecker