Ministries of Catholic Sisters in the Diocese of Cleveland: Assessing Capacity and Opportunity in a Period of Transition
Catholic sisters have long played a vital role in addressing the needs of the poor, neglected, and vulnerable members of society. In northeast Ohio, sisters have been instrumental in the arenas of education, healthcare, social service, and advocacy. This research builds on research conducted in 2009...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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[2018]
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Interdisciplinary journal of research on religion
Year: 2018, Volume: 14, Pages: 1-18 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Cleveland, Ohio (Region)
/ Catholic church
/ Nun
/ Church office
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| RelBib Classification: | CH Christianity and Society KBQ North America KCA Monasticism; religious orders KDB Roman Catholic Church RB Church office; congregation RG Pastoral care |
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| Summary: | Catholic sisters have long played a vital role in addressing the needs of the poor, neglected, and vulnerable members of society. In northeast Ohio, sisters have been instrumental in the arenas of education, healthcare, social service, and advocacy. This research builds on research conducted in 2009 on the characteristics of the ministries of Catholic sisters. Using a survey approach, responses were collected from 358 Catholic Sisters in 12 religious orders, approximately 60 percent of the sisters living in the Diocese of Cleveland. The study explores sisters' current ministries (work and service), the plans for their ministries to continue, and their perspectives on the future of ministry. The research highlights several avenues for strengthening the transition of ministry activities as the number of retired sisters continues to increase. |
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| ISSN: | 1556-3723 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Interdisciplinary journal of research on religion
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