Contemporary Apostolic Religious Life: Challenges and Hope

Contemporary Roman Catholic religious life faces challenges. The post-Vatican II Church finds the numbers of religious on a downward spiral due in large measure to challenges from society and a loss of identity on the part of those members of religious congregations and communities. The challenge is, therefore, to look at the present situation honestly and propose solutions and/or answers that can enhance religious life today and toward the remainder of the twenty-first century.