Dear Eloise
It is not my intention to eulogize Eloise; rather, I propose to give you some insight into this vibrant, committed, passionate Sister of Mercy.
Julia Upton, RSM
January 15, 2026
It is not my intention to eulogize Eloise; rather, I propose to give you some insight into this vibrant, committed, passionate Sister of Mercy.
The Church’s treatment of women contrasts strongly with Catherine McAuley’s understanding and practice of leadership and leadership development.
Not long ago, Cardinal Walter Kasper told the international Catholic journal Communio that the diaconal ordination of women was theologically possible and pastorally sensible.
We will focus on the organic development of the role of instituted lector to mine a theology of ministry of all baptized believers and the
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This prayer was developed by the Institute Prayer and Ritual Committee in 2021 for communal and individual prayer for the Feast of the Assumption of
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This article will explore both religions because they influenced the rise of Christianity and offer a new understanding of Mary’s role in the Church.
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You may have had this experience. You come across a book that you have ignored, and it is very helpful. As I was preparing this
“Let those whom Jesus Christ has graciously invited to assist Him in His suffering poor, have their hearts animated with gratitude and love.” — Catherine
I was first introduced to the phrase “thin places” during a lecture on religious life by Sister Marie McKenna.1 A “thin place” is a sacred
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The current Synod on Synodality is providing us with an unprecedented example of the sensus fidelium, i.e., the Spirit-guided intuition of the faithful. As we
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What kind of a Church do we want for our future? What do we need to DO as Catholics and Church members to bring a
We Rise We rise in your flaming, Holy One: the wind of your wisdom stirs A cry within us asking Mercyon our humanness, weak with