brandelynmarie Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 (edited) The list was last updated in 2009 so I'm not certain how accurate it is, but maybe this will help someone... http://consecrated-life-org.maritzia.com/orders-in-the-us/communities-accepting-women-over-45/ Edited February 20, 2010 by brandelynmarie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccountDeleted Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 I have found the best thing to do is to contact communities directly because often a community does not advertise an acceptance of older vocations, but they still might consider this on an indivudal basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 Very true... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Hearts Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 (edited) [quote name='brandelynmarie' date='20 February 2010 - 04:21 AM' timestamp='1266654076' post='2059869'] The list was last updated in 2009 so I'm not certain how accurate it is, but maybe this will help someone... http://consecrated-life-org.maritzia.com/orders-in-the-us/communities-accepting-women-over-45/ [/quote] The communities on this list have not been individually contacted for some time, so it would be a very loose guide. Also, some of the communities have changed the age guideline, other links are no longer valid and so on...nevertheless, it is a place to begin and at one time had the most comprehensive and up to date listings of religious communities on the web. Each community was contacted personally, so the information was correct. As nunsense mentioned, one should always contact a community no matter the age limit, if they feel God is calling them in that direction. One does want to be careful of being an exception - this must be discerned with extreme care. If one is accepted as an exception, sometimes formation can be more challenging. Hope this helps! In His heart.... Edited February 20, 2010 by Two Hearts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilde Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 (edited) What is "old"? 45? In my experience the max and min age vary greatly. Edited February 20, 2010 by Hilde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linnie Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 The Sisters of St Benedict at Mount Benedict Monastery don't advertise this but they do seriously consider older vocations. They are a small, vibrant, joy-filled group of women with a variety of ministries. Their website is www.mbmutah.org and their email is vocations@mbmutah.org. blessings, Linnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Hearts Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Hilde' date='20 February 2010 - 09:38 AM' timestamp='1266673105' post='2059904'] What is "old"? 45? In my experience the max and min age vary greatly. [/quote] I agree we should clarify what is meant by "older". Older than 45, 50, 55, 60? It would be very helpful to be more specific in order to assist those seeking religious life at a mature age. In His Heart... Edited February 20, 2010 by Two Hearts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmaD2006 Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Two Hearts' date='20 February 2010 - 11:54 AM' timestamp='1266681291' post='2059940'] I agree we should clarify what is meant by "older". Older than 45, 50, 55, 60? It would be very helpful to be more specific in order to assist those seeking religious life at a mature age. In His Heart... [/quote] Considering that there are communities that set their limits to 30, "old" could be considered past 30 .... Much love from this older follower of Christ Edited February 21, 2010 by cmariadiaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 Amen sister! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laetitia crucis Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Recently, I had heard from a friend that she's nearing the "too old" mark for discerning with a specific community that has their cut-off at 28. Her spiritual director suggested that she go visit them, but when she called and told them her age, they said she was "too old". (She's newly 28.) I'm only 27, but wow... I think for the first time in a long time, I actually felt "old" just hearing that. Uh-oh... I think I lost my cane somewhere... maybe it's in the fridge.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightsadness Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 [quote name='laetitia crucis' date='22 February 2010 - 10:10 AM' timestamp='1266858601' post='2061191'] Recently, I had heard from a friend that she's nearing the "too old" mark for discerning with a specific community that has their cut-off at 28. Her spiritual director suggested that she go visit them, but when she called and told them her age, they said she was "too old". (She's newly 28.) [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/mellow.gif[/img] I'm only 27, but wow... I think for the first time in a long time, I actually felt "old" just hearing that. [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/paperbag.gif[/img] [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/lol.gif[/img] Uh-oh... I think I lost my cane somewhere... maybe it's in the fridge.... [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/unclesam.gif[/img] [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/birds.gif[/img] [/quote] uh oh! turning 26 in September. I want one of those golf cart things.[img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/lol_roll.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaBenedicta Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 [quote name='laetitia crucis' date='22 February 2010 - 01:10 PM' timestamp='1266858601' post='2061191'] Recently, I had heard from a friend that she's nearing the "too old" mark for discerning with a specific community that has their cut-off at 28. Her spiritual director suggested that she go visit them, but when she called and told them her age, they said she was "too old". (She's newly 28.) I'm only 27, but wow... I think for the first time in a long time, I actually felt "old" just hearing that. Uh-oh... I think I lost my cane somewhere... maybe it's in the fridge.... [/quote] That's really unfortunate. I mean, nowadays, many young women are going to college and earning four-year degrees before they even realizing (or are willing to respond) to a calling to the religious life. With the reality of debt for most college students, it could take her five or six years to pay everything off (unless she's one of the lucky few to be helped by certain foundations and generous donors). I think it could be more and more likely that young women are 27, 28, 29 before they're in a position to enter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laetitia crucis Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' date='22 February 2010 - 05:51 PM' timestamp='1266875504' post='2061352'] That's really unfortunate. I mean, nowadays, many young women are going to college and earning four-year degrees before they even realizing (or are willing to respond) to a calling to the religious life. With the reality of debt for most college students, it could take her five or six years to pay everything off (unless she's one of the lucky few to be helped by certain foundations and generous donors). [b]I think it could be more and more likely that young women are 27, 28, 29 before they're in a position to enter![/b] [/quote] So, so true, TB!! Hopefully, more orders will be increasingly open to "older" vocations as it seems a majority of young women do go on to earn four-year degrees (if not even pursing graduate degrees). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vee Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 [quote name='laetitia crucis' date='22 February 2010 - 12:10 PM' timestamp='1266858601' post='2061191'] Recently, I had heard from a friend that she's nearing the "too old" mark for discerning with a specific community that has their cut-off at 28. Her spiritual director suggested that she go visit them, but when she called and told them her age, they said she was "too old". (She's newly 28.) [/quote] Say what?! 28 is TOO OLD!! I certainly feel quite spry .... [quote] Uh-oh... I think I lost my cane somewhere... maybe it's in the fridge.... [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/unclesam.gif[/img] [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/birds.gif[/img] [/quote] I guess I`ll be joining in on this too then since Im so old ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmaD2006 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I have to say this .... this makes me feel LOOOOOVVVVEEEEDDD -- Your older Sister in Christ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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