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50 Years of Vatican II - Religious Orders of Men & Women Asked to Renew (See Video)

News of the Diocese

August 14, 2013

Bishop Lennon discusses Vatican II Decree on the Adaptation and Renewal of Religious Life

 

 

Cleveland Bishop Richard Lennon in his bi-monthly reflection on the documents of Vatican II has begun looking at the Decree on Religious Life.

 

The Bishop outlined some of Church history on the establishment of religious orders noting reason why they were established and that the Vatican Ii asked the male and female orders to adapt to the needs of the world and renew their commitment to the purposes established by their founders and foundresses.

 

In this video clip, the Bishop explained what still matters most.

 

He added, that there are two fundamental elements to a person practicing religious life:

 

For the Vatican II document, click here

 

Click here for the archive of all of Bishop Lennon's Year of Faith lectures.

 

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