Consecrated virgins hold U.S. convocation in Diocese of Knoxville
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Emily Booker
By Emily Booker The United States Association of Consecrated Virgins (USACV) held its national convocation in Gatlinburg June 27-30. Some 30 consecrated virgins from all across the nation, including Hawaii, gathered for learning, prayer, and fellowship. Consecrated virginity is the oldest form of consecrated life in the Catholic Church. A consecrated virgin is considered a “bride of Christ,” offering herself and all the love she may have given to a spouse and children to Christ and the Church. Consecrated virgins live out in the world; they hold regular jobs and provide for themselves. But their lives are directed by their commitment to Christ. There has been a resurgence in this vocation since the Order of Virgins was officially restored as a distinct form of consecrated life in 1970. According to the USACV, there are now more than 300 consecrated virgins in the United States. Bishop Mark Beckman celebrated the opening... Read more →
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