The harvest of ministry: exploring the ministry of Catholic sisters

Women religious serve in a range of ministries, often with the most disenfranchised in society. The nature of sisters' ministries has often been reduced to its external character � providing education, health care, or social services. What has been less understood is the enduring nature of the...

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Authors: Fischer, Robert L. (Author) ; Murphy, Mary A. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Creighton University 2013
In: The journal of religion & society
Year: 2013, Volume: 15
Further subjects:B Charisma
B Women in church work
B Catholic Church; Women
B Nuns
B Social Service
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Summary:Women religious serve in a range of ministries, often with the most disenfranchised in society. The nature of sisters' ministries has often been reduced to its external character � providing education, health care, or social services. What has been less understood is the enduring nature of the forces underlying these ministries. This study draws on six focus group conversations involving 33 Catholic sisters. The study surfaces key themes that frame a better understanding of the work of today's women religious. These themes can be adapted for others who seek to work with people in need.
ISSN:1522-5658
Contains:Enthalten in: The journal of religion & society
Persistent identifiers:HDL: 10504/64324