It is understandable to feel fear and anxiety when the way we need to respond to this crisis separates us from the very things that help to keep us grounded and connected.

“They are an invaluable powerhouse of prayer for the wider diocese and indeed much further afield.”

“The same old clichés are still being trotted out and caricature images of ‘nuns’ repeated ad nauseam” – Sr Una Agnew.

Eight female congregations will provide information about vocations and the role a Sister can play in assisting the more vulnerable in society.

Sixteen nuns living in the convent, many of whom are elderly, are to be moved to new locations in Tralee town.

“Religious life is only authentic when it is marked by humility” - Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.

Europe shows biggest decline having lost 9,051 religious women.

Programme filmed at Ireland's only female Cistercian monastery over the course of a year.

Church and world needs the witness of religious and consecrated lay people.

Pope urges Carmelites never to lose hope because sadness leads to a lack of spirituality.

Talks continue over 12 nuns kidnapped on 6 December.

$400,000 documentary aims to show the "energy, commitment and joy among American nuns."