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Could the apostolic visitation report be coming soon?

Maureen Fiedler | Oct. 22, 2012

NCR reported last week that Archbishop Joseph Tobin, reportedly an ally of American nuns, is moving from the Congregation for Religious in Rome to become archbishop of Indianapolis.

But buried in an analysis of that move by John Allen is the most interesting sentence of all: "One test of whether Tobin's departure signals a sea change should come when the Congregation for Religious releases its final report on the apostolic visitation, which is expected soon."

Sisters' friend at the Vatican named head of Indianapolis archdiocese

NCR Staff | Oct. 18, 2012

Archbishop Joseph Tobin, secretary of the Congregation for Religious, spent the last 15 years at the Vatican and will head a diocese for the first time.

Nuns on the Bus meet tea party protests in Ohio

David Gibson Religion News Service | Oct. 17, 2012

On Monday, a group of demonstrators organized by a tea party affiliate met the Nuns on the Bus in Ohio and provided a different welcome than the sisters usually receive.

Vatican doctrine czar on LCWR: We expect 'substantial fidelity'

John L. Allen Jr. | Oct. 13, 2012

In commenting on the Vatican’s standoff with the Leadership Conference of Women Religious in the United States, the Vatican’s new doctrinal czar said today the right question is not who’s wrong, but “who respects revelation and its essential elements?"

Archbishop Gerhard Müller, 64, said he “looks with sympathy” on groups such as LCWR, but at the same time that “no group can set itself up as the source of authentic interpretation” of church teaching.

Documentary on U.S. nuns chronicles transformation into world citizens

Heidi Schlumpf | Oct. 10, 2012

Mary Fishman has spent the last eight years working on the documentary film "Band of Sisters" about American women religious after the Second Vatican Council -- a project that eventually inspired her to become an associate member of the Sisters of Mercy. But did she ever consider becoming a nun?

"Not at all," the Chicago-based producer and director said with a bit of a nervous laugh. "It wouldn't have worked, because I don't get up early enough."

Lobbyist sister finds celebrity after Democratic convention

Thomas C. Fox | Oct. 9, 2012

Sr. Simone Campbell has emerged as the nation’s most visible Catholic sister, in the process giving a face to a generation of motivated women religious.

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth celebrate two centuries of service

Arthur Jones | Oct. 6, 2012

The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth's goal hasn't changed in 200 years: bring education to the marginalized, especially and significantly, women and girls.

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth find sisterhood across the globe

Arthur Jones | Oct. 6, 2012

On Dec. 1, the order's bicentennial day, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Botswana will open a formation program to admit young Botswanan women into the order.

Vatican's doctrinal head: LCWR must not be 'anti-Rome'

Joshua J. McElwee | Oct. 4, 2012

NCR Today: The head of the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith says U.S. sisters should not "take an attitude against Rome."

Franciscan sister's nonprofit aims to create bridges between U.S., Vietnam

Kathy Coffey | Oct. 3, 2012

Some bridges are hard to negotiate, but Bridging Hope is a significant start. Many feel overwhelmed by world poverty, yet finding a trustworthy way to alleviate it is the first step.

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Pope Francis expresses gratitude for global sisters, stresses obedience

Sisters grasp the extended hand

Global sisters' leader: Dialogue with Vatican is key

Vatican religious prefect: 'I was left out of LCWR finding'

Franciscan sister dedicated her life to teaching, health care

Pope Francis reaffirms critique of LCWR, plan for reform

Could the apostolic visitation report be coming soon?

Sisters' friend at the Vatican named head of Indianapolis archdiocese

Nuns on the Bus meet tea party protests in Ohio

Vatican doctrine czar on LCWR: We expect 'substantial fidelity'

Documentary on U.S. nuns chronicles transformation into world citizens

Lobbyist sister finds celebrity after Democratic convention

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth celebrate two centuries of service

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth find sisterhood across the globe

Vatican's doctrinal head: LCWR must not be 'anti-Rome'

Franciscan sister's nonprofit aims to create bridges between U.S., Vietnam

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