Sr. Julie answers your Vocation Questions - Vocation-Network.com

“Which religious community is right for me?”

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:05:00 UTC

"There are so many communities to choose from. How can I know which ones to look at?" —Josephine L.

“I feel called to be a sister, but I am not yet 18 years old"

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:27:39 UTC

“I feel called to be a sister, but I am not yet 18 years old. Should I follow in the footsteps Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (who entered religious life) early, or wait?”

What can I do about my student loan debt if I want to join a community?

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:54:45 UTC

"I know in my heart God has called me to be a sister and I have been in contact with a few orders, but they will not consider me because of my student loan debt. "

How can I talk to my parents about my vocation and get their support?

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:56:37 UTC

Can someone change religious communities?

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:27:27 UTC

If you are in a particular religious order or community, can you switch to another or are you “stuck”? —Mike B.

Why are there different kinds of Franciscans?

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 20:40:31 UTC

What are the differences between the several kinds of Franciscans? —Nicholas M.

If you have a mental illness, can you still join a religious order?

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:11:02 UTC

Can someone join a religious order if they have a mental illness? —Neil J.

Why would someone want to be a priest, sister, or brother?

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:55:19 UTC

“I’m working on a religious study project and I'm stuck on this question.” —Ann V., U.K.

Is a college degree needed for religious life?

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:55:11 UTC

Can I enter a religious order without a college degree?

How do I discern my calling to priesthood or brotherhood?

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 18:40:28 UTC

I have felt a calling to become a priest or brother for many years and do not want to put it off any more. What should I do? —Robert B.

As a sister, would I have to give up sports?

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:45:01 UTC

I love sports, in particular running. As a sister, would I have to give that up? –Rachel W.

Can I keep doing my music when I enter religious life?

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:53:01 UTC

I feel called to priesthood and religious life, but I am scared of abandoning my music when I enter formation. —Andrew E.

How can I find a good spiritual director?

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:08:50 UTC

Can I have a job if I join a religious community?

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:03:56 UTC

Can converts become sisters or brothers?

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:21:40 UTC

I am interested in becoming a sister. I am also a convert to Catholicism. Does that matter?

Discerning your vocation

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 20:37:20 UTC

“How do I discern a vocation?”

Habits and religious names

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:46:35 UTC

Aren't there many communities where sisters wear habits and who are able to use their habits to deepen the way in which they proclaim the gospel message and minister to the people of God? Also, is it true that changing one's name depends on whether or not you are a nun or a religious sister?

Older vocations

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:25:53 UTC

I am over 50 years old and feel called to religious life, but most communities do not seem to accept older candidates. What should I do?

Is being divorced an obstacle to religious life?

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:20:54 UTC

I was married and am now divorced. I recently decided to become a Catholic. Because my marriage wasn't in the church, can I still be a nun? I want to see if this course is right for me. Where can I start?

How does a religious community start?

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:37:03 UTC

. . . And how do they decide what rules they'll live by?

Dealing with stage fright

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:20:02 UTC

I have thought about becoming a priest but I cannot stand in front of a large group and speak. What other vocations are there for me?

Paying for seminary

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:37:41 UTC

I’m thinking about becoming a priest, but my family and I do not have the financial resources to pay for my seminary education. What should I do?

Change my name? Cut my hair?

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:37:47 UTC

I am writing a work of fiction in which there is a character who wants to be a nun. Do nuns have to cut their hair and change their names?