Title Pathways to religious life / edited by Thomas P. Gaunt, SJ

Published New York, NY, United States of America : Oxford University Press, [2018]

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 192 pages) Contents An overview of the history of religious life in the United States -- Population trends among religious institutes since 1970 -- The influences of families on religious vocations -- The influences of college experiences on religious vocations -- The influences of volunteer programs on religious vocations -- Other factors influencing religious vocations -- Associates and religious institutes -- New and emerging religious communities -- International sisters and priests in the United States -- Learnings for vocation directors Summary An in-depth examination of the many familial, educational, and societal factors influencing the decision of young men and women to enter religious life today in the United States Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on August 13, 2018) Subject Monasticism and religious orders -- United States Monastic and religious life. Vocation -- Catholic Church. Monasticism and religious orders -- Common life. RELIGION -- Institutions & Organizations. Vocation -- Catholic Church Monasticism and religious orders -- Common life Monastic and religious life Monasticism and religious orders United States Form Electronic book Author Gaunt, Thomas P., editor. LC no. 2018020806 ISBN 9780190878184 0190878185 9780190878160 0190878169

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