25-year high for women’s religious vocations in England, Wales

April 23, 2015

The number of women entering religious life in England and Wales rose from seven in 2004 to 45 in 2014, the highest number in 25 years.

Eighteen of the 45 entered cloistered communities, according to The Independent, while the rest entered active orders.

 

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Further information:

• Nuns on the Rise (National Office for Vocation)
• Dissatisfaction with modern life prompts surge in number of women entering convents (The Independent)
• The number of women in England and Wales becoming nuns hits 25-year high (News.com.au)