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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 of Jesus and Mary (Poor Friars)
Theriot, Louisiana
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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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New Melleray Abbey, Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance
Peosta, Iowa
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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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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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New Book on St. John Henry Newman by Sr. Mary Catherine Blanding, IHM
Sr. Mary Catherine Blanding, IHM, of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Wichita, has a...
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Iron Mountain Carmelites Celebrate 75th Anniversary
The Carmelite Monastery of the Holy Cross Celebrates 75 Years in the Heart of the Church The “Holy...
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Consecration and Dedication of Cistercian Nuns Oratory
“Now I have chosen and consecrated this house that My name may be there forever; My eyes and My...
Events
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The Recent West Coast Regional Meeting was a Success!
West Coast Regional Meeting Saturday, January 24, 2026 Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church Wilmington, California The excellent turnout of…
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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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