Consecrated Virgin
The Archdiocese of Hartford currently has one woman who is following the vocation of consecrated virginity lived in the world. Candidates for consecration of a virgin for a woman living in the world must have “suitable character and sufficient qualities of maturity as an integrated person. By age, prudence, and universally attested good character, the candidate must give assurance of perseverance in a life of chastity dedicated to the service of the Church” (Canon 604).

For information about the vocation of consecrated virginity lived in the world, visit the web site of the United States Association of Consecrated Virgins or email Sister Barbara Mullen.

Hermit

In addition to institutes of consecrated life, the Church recognizes the eremitic or anchoritic life by which a Christian devotes his or her life to the praise of God and the salvation of the world through a stricter withdrawal from the world, the silence of solitude and assiduous prayer and penance. (Canon 603).

He or she publicly professes in the hands of the diocesan bishop the three evangelical counsels, confirmed by vow or other sacred bond. For information on the eremitic life email Sister Barbara Mullen.