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Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
The IRL extends a warm welcome to our new affiliates in 2026!
Clyde, Missouri
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Norbertine Fathers, St. Michael's Abbey
Silverado, California
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Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm
Germantown, New York
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Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles
Alhambra, California
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Benedictine Monks of Norcia
Norcia, Italy
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Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist
Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Apostolate for Family Consecration's Catholic Corps
Bloomingdale, Ohio
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Canons Regular of St. John Cantius
Chicago, Illinois / Volo, Illinois / Springfield, Illinois
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Little Friars and Little Nuns of Jesus and Mary (Poor Friars)
Theriot, Louisiana
For information about the Little Nuns of Jesus and Mary,
For information about the Little Friars of Jesus and Mary,
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Order of Friars Minor Conventual, St. Bonaventure Province
Chicago, Illinois
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Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament
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Carmelite Nuns of the Ancient Observance
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Little Missionaries of the Sacred Heart
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Passionist Nuns of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Congregation of Mary, Queen ~ American Region
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Monastery of St. Clare of the Immaculate Conception
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Discalced Carmelite Nuns, San Diego, Carmel of the Trinity
San Diego, California
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Oblates of St. Joseph
Santa Cruz, California
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Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
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School Sisters of Christ the King
Lincoln, Nebraska
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RELIGIOUS LIFE
A PRECIOUS AND ESSENTIAL GIFT TO THE PEOPLE OF GOD.
The mission of the Institute on Religious Life is to strengthen religious life in our country, to guide it on the path to authentic renewal, to educate religious, to support their works, and to inspire vocations in their service to the Church and their consecration to Our Lord, Jesus Christ.
New Fr. John Hardon Website!
The Institute on Religious Life was founded by Fr. John Hardon after the Second Vatican Council to help guide religious communities in the process of renewal as called for by the Council Fathers. In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of Fr. Hardon’s death on December 30th, 2025, the Institute on Religious Life has launched frjohnhardon.com, a website dedicated to sharing Fr. Hardon’s powerful words with as wide of an audience as possible through a variety of media.
Check out the new website HERE!
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IRL Podcast Ever Ancient Ever New
This podcast features talks and interviews with consecrated, religious men and women, giving people access to the rich and varied archives of IRL interviews, classes, talks and more! Read More -
Affiliate Organizations / Magdala Apostolate / Institute of Catholic Culture
Check out these incredible resources! Read More -
The Labouré Society & Fund for Vocations
Two amazing resources for student debt relief options for men and women looking into a religious vocation... Read More -
Vocation Search
Do you have an interest in serving the sick, elderly, poor, or children? Is God calling you to contemplative prayer? Do you want to be a missionary or catechist? Do you have a belated vocation?… Read More -
The Vita Consecrata Institute
The Vita Consecrata Institute (VCI), is a program of graduate level studies that centers on the theology of the consecrated life, as reflected in the mission and life of the Church... Read More -
Religious Life Magazine
Religious Life Magazine is published five times a year! Click here to read the latest issue and subscribe! Read More
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Vocation Blog
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Carmelites in Iron Mountain Celebrate 75th Anniversary
On March 25, 2026, the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of the Monastery of the Holy Cross in Iron...
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Foundress of the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate Declared Venerable
In June, the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate received the joyous news that their foundress,...
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Carmelite Nuns of San Diego Celebrate 100 Years
In 2026, the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of the Carmel of the Trinity in San Diego, California, are...
Events
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Northeast Regional Meeting, November 7 / Photos from Midwest Regional Meeting, October 3
THE NORTHWEST REGIONAL MEETING WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Holy Rosary Shrine 34 Common Street Lawrence, Massachusetts We hope…
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2026 National Meeting Recap
THE 2026 IRL NATIONAL MEETING "Mary, Mother and Model of the Consecrated Life" was held on Friday, April 10 to…
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