Since Pope John Paul II reinstated it, 2,000 have married Christ. July 14, 2011— -- In many ways, Elizabeth Lee's consecration ceremony was similar to the wedding that every little girl dreams of ...

Nicole Bettini, the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis’ delegate for consecrated life, said that as she has walked with people discerning their vocations, she feels as though she has “a front row ...

Pope Francis’ message was read at the beginning of a Mass for consecrated men and women in Rome’s St. Mary Major Basilica on Feb. 2. Pope Francis greets the crowd at his Sunday Angelus address on Jan.

NEW YORK -- At the bridal shop, the saleswomen were puzzled. Angela Scannapieco didn't want to register. Junette Romero didn't want a consultant. Both women were buying dresses, but not for a regular ...

CHICAGO -- Theresa Ann Marie Drajin walked down the aisle of Holy Name Cathedral in a white dress and left the church with a gold ring on her finger. But it wasn't your typical wedding because her ...

OGDENSBURG — Sister Mary Eamon will walk down the aisle, in a manner of speaking, on Sunday when Diocese of Ogdensburg Bishop Terry LaValley will celebrate the Mass of Solemn Consecration to the Life ...

A new Vatican instruction on the role of consecrated virginity has drawn criticism from an American group, which says that a key paragraph of the document could lead to confusion. At issue is whether ...

When she stands at the altar of her East Aurora church this morning in a white silk gown and veil, Lori Rose Cannizzaro won't be exchanging vows with a tuxedoed fiance. Quite the contrary. Cannizzaro, ...

On the 25th day of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the Church in Jerusalem welcomed a new consecrated member into its fold. María Ruiz Rodríguez made her consecration in the Ordo ...

RACINE -Ê To recognize the commitment of priests, nuns, monks and others who dedicated themselves to religious service, Catholics in Racine County and throughout the Milwaukee Archdiocese will ...

Apr. 14—PLATTSBURGH — Mary Beth Bracy, 46, will marry Jesus Christ, immortal, Sunday at St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh. Her parents, James and Linda Bracy, as well as her siblings, friends, and ...

On the 27th World Day for Consecrated Life, Pope Francis recalled the special role religious brothers and sisters have in the Catholic Church. “In the People of God, sent to bring the Gospel to all ...