Monasticism

Vatican concerns puzzle resource center leaders

21 May 2012

SILVER SPRING, Md. -- One of two organizations named in the Vatican-ordered reform of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious advised women religious on their canonical and financial rights during the Vatican’s recent three-year apostolic investigation of U.S. women’s orders.

Monks' treat turns into business for Camaldoli Hermitage

19 May 2012

On days when the monks of the New Camaldoli Hermitage bake, a heavenly smell — a warm draft of cinnamon mixed with a hint of salty air — wafts out into the cloistered garden where the brothers' ragtag orchard grows. View a slideshow

Wedding bells

19 May 2012

Why do people get married?