Evolving Religious Life

The Mercy Greenbrae project can be seen under construction on the campus of the former Marylhurst University. Through a partnership of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary and Mercy Housing, 100 units of affordable housing are being built where two college dorms once stood.

Congregations seek ways to turn empty convents into new ministries

In dozens of projects across the country, Catholic women religious are transitioning assets such as land and buildings into tools to meet other needs. 

Children visit the Merciful Heart of Jesus Farm outside Marshfield, Wisconsin. The Franciscan Association of Divine Mercy formally organized in 2019, after Mother Mary Veronica Fitch received permission to pursue the new community. (Courtesy of Mary Veronica Fitch)
Faith

Hands, heads and hearts of mercy at the Merciful Heart of Jesus Farm

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Participants in the Leadership Collaborative's Hope-Esperanza Conference take a group selfie Jan. 27 in Chicago.

'Transformational' gathering helps younger sisters build community

By Dan Stockman

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