How do religious congregations differ from one another?
Religious communities arose in response to the religious and societal needs of their times. Those who founded congregations sought ways of spreading the message of Jesus within society. Each congregation has its own particular charism (gift of the Holy Spirit) that distinguishes it from the other. All congregations share a common mission to proclaim the Gospel message so that it can be understood and lived in today’s world. Religious congregations are dynamic and evolving, always seeking new ways of announcing the Kingdom of God. • How do I know which order to join? Several Religious congregations of men and women serve in the Diocese of Youngstown. Click on Links in the Diocese and visit the website of any of these congregations. You would be wise to contact a member of the congregation, which interests you. Contact details are also available for those on line. If you are interested in a congregation that is not listed, several of the related links such as www.visionguide.info will li
