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Research
An important part of our work in the National Office is to conduct research and evaluation, both within England and Wales and beyond, to identify areas of real growth and vitality in the Church. In other words, we must try to "read the signs of the times" (Vatican II). Good practices, ideas, and good news will thus be made available and shared for the benefit of all.
Religious Life in England and Wales
Recently, the National Office for Vocation carried out a study of religious life in England and Wales. This study was intended to complement and expand the data compiled annually by the Conference of Religious. The results reveal a changing and varied landscape for the congregations and communites in England and Wales and there are signs of hope as well as challenges. Although some tentative conclusions are made, the National Office set out to simply compile and review the numbers and qualitative data. This report is intended to be a snapshot of where we are today and the movements of the Holy Spirit can change direction. Numbers are just one small way of looking at the current situation for religious life and this report is not intended to give a definitive answer. However, comprehensive figures can help religious and the wider Church as they continue their valuable discussions on fostering vocations to religious life.
Downloads
Religious Life in England and Wales Report 2010
Current Board Members
Chairman: Rt. Rev. George Stack - Auxiliary Bishop for Archdiocese of Westminster
Sr. Amadeus Bugler CJ
Dave Burke (Diocese of Westminster Youth Department)
Dr. Danelia Cardona (Youth 2000)
Rev. Mark Crisp
Judith Eydmann (National Office for Vocation)
Rev. Stephen Langridge (Chairman of the Conference of Diocesan Directors of Vocation).
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