Catholic sisters play an active role around the world in supporting refugees and migrants. Read about their work in Global Sisters Report stories.

Many congregations of women religious are part of a strong presence at the United Nations, advocating as non-governmental organizations on for the concerns of women, children, migrants, workers, the environment and other causes.

Discover what women religious around the world are doing to help people who are homeless or lack adequate shelter in GSR's series, "A Place to Call Home."

Prayer, community and ministry form the core of a sister's day, as this podcast episode explains.

This podcast from A Nun's Life includes discussion about how to discern which religious congregation is the best fit.

These terms often are used interchangeably, but there are differences in the vows they take and the ways they live. Discover more here.

This resource from the "A Nun's Life" website explains the basic steps for exploring a vocation to religious life.

The Vision Vocation Network offers dozens of articles about discernment and religious life, as well as its annual discernment guide.

If you are interested in exploring a vocation to religious life, check out this tool that connects your background and interests to congregations of women religious.

Sr. Thea Bowman broke down racial and cultural barriers. She embraced her identity as an African-American Catholic woman within her predominately white congregregation. She gave spirited presentations, including a bold witness to the U.S. Catholic bishops. She died in 1990 at age 52. Her cause for sainthood is being promoted. Here are several articles from Global Sisters Report and National Catholic Reporter about her.