Australian religious orders down by 50%

November 15, 2010

The number of male and female religious in Australia has dropped by more than 50% since 1976, a new study shows.

Among the remaining religious, the median age is 73. More than one-fourth are over 80, while only about one-twelfth are under 50.

 

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Further information:

• Down but not out: Catholic orders shrink by half but energy unchanged (Sydney Morning Herald)