The Rise and Fall of Catholic Religious Orders

The Rise and Fall of Catholic Religious OrdersWhat happens when a centuries old religious movement begins to disappear? In this sociological study, Patricia Wittberg, S. C. confronts one of the most consequential yet understudied transformations within modern Catholicism: the dramatic riseand startling declineof Catholic religious orders. Drawing on historical depth and rigorous theoretical analysis, Wittberg explores religious orders as intentional communities powered by what she calls

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