Welcome to the Institute on Religious Life!

Since 1974, the IRL has been a collaborative effort of Catholic bishops, priests, religious and laity to foster and strengthen vocations to the consecrated life. All members of the Church can participate in the IRL’s mission. As Blessed Pope John Paul the Great wrote, every Christian is responsible for the consecrated life, and for supporting vocations.

We hope you find this site helpful, whether you are just beginning to discern your calling in life, or you have lived the consecrated life for many years, or you are simply interested in seeing the consecrated life flourish once again.

Imagine authentic religious in every parish, school, convent and monastery! Become an IRL member and you can help to make this happen.

Announcing a very special event:

Setting the Captives Free

     The IRL is pleased to present Mr. Russell Ford in an extraordinary Day of Faith on Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Marytown in Libertyville, Illinois.

      Mr. Ford is a former prisoner and well-known Catholic convert and author. While an inmate in the Alabama Penitentiary System for 25 years, he underwent a profound conversion and led more than 300 men to Catholicism.

      As one of the few Catholics in the penal system, he steadfastly maintained an “interior freedom” and a hunger for truth that inspired him to become an evangelist for the Faith. Mr. Ford will share new details of his journey of faith behind bars as well as his ministry today to those who remain locked in a prison of unbelief and darkness. Prepare to be inspired by his amazing conversion story!

     Click here for more information and a registration form.

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