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Religious Life

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A life given to Christ. A vocation lived in community.

The Diocese of Green Bay is blessed by the presence of religious women and men who have given their lives to Christ and to the service of His Church. Through prayer, community, ministry and witness, they bring the love of Christ to parishes, schools and communities throughout our diocese.

What is Religious Life?

Prayer


Community


Service


Every vocation is different. Every vocation begins with a call from God.

Meet the Religious Communities Serving Our Diocese

Women's Religious Orders

Missionaries of the Word
Bailey's Harbor

Live in Jesus, the Word, through love, self-giving, and cultivating God’s life in others.
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Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity
Manitowoc

Follow St. Francis through lives of simplicity and joy, serving others in health care, education, and parishes.
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Discalced Carmelite Nuns
Denmark

Gaze upon the Crucified One and give themselves in love so that Christ may live and be known.
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Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross
Green Bay

Rooted in the Cross, Word, and Eucharist, serving others through prayer, presence, hospitality, and ministry.
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Men's Religious Orders

Norbertines
De Pere

Live the Gospel through prayer, community, and service in parishes, schools, and ministries throughout the Church.
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Capuchin Franciscans
OFM Cap.

Build relationships and serve the poor and marginalized, promoting justice, peace, and the dignity of every person.
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Conventual Franciscans
OFM Conv.

Inspired by St. Francis and St. Maximilian Kolbe, living the Gospel through fraternity, parishes, and ministry.
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Franciscan Friars, Order of Friars Minor
OFM

Follow the spirit of St. Francis through simplicity, preaching the Gospel, and serving those most in need.
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Fathers of Mercy (CPM)
OFM

Proclaim Christ’s mercy through parish missions, retreats, the Eucharist, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
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‘‘God doesn’t call the qualified. He qualifies those He calls.’’

St. Teresa of Avila

Wondering if God is calling you?

You don’t have to know all the answers before you begin discerning a vocation.

Pray

Ask God for the grace to recognize His Voice.

Learn

Explore different communities.

Visit

Attend a retreat, vocation event or visit a community.

Talk

Connect with a vocation director.

Additional resources

Institute On Religious Life
Resources about religious life and discernment
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Cloistered Life
Discover communities dedicated to prayer.
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Religious Brotherhood
Learn about the vocation of religous brothers.
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Featured resources

For Love Alone
A 17-minute film on the vocation to women’s religious life.

Fishers of Men
An impactful video on discerning the Catholic priesthood.

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Vocation Events

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