Symposium on Consecrated Life 2026

About The Symposium

The Conference of Religious Women India (CRWI), in collaboration with the Global Research Network (GRN), is delighted to invite you to this Symposium.

For centuries, consecrated women have embodied Christ’s tenderness through ministries of education, pastoral care, healthcare, formation, social outreach, eldercare, ecological stewardship, and media engagement. Their fidelity and service continue to illuminate challenging realities with courage, creativity, and unwavering hope.

This Symposium will offer a platform for sharing research insights, personal narratives, and collaborative reflections on the evolving mission of Consecrated Women amid contemporary global changes.

"Consecrated life is a living memory of Jesus’ way of being – a sign that love, when lived radically, can transform the world."

— Pope Francis

Messages from Leadership

Message from the President

Sr. Maria Nirmalini AC

President, CRWI

"It is with great joy and hope that we welcome you to this symposium. As we gather to reflect on our consecrated life, let us be open to the Spirit's leading, renewed in our commitment to be living flames of God's love in a world that yearns for hope."

Message from the Executive Director

Sr. Molly Mathew MSMHC

Executive Director, CRWI

"This symposium is a milestone in our journey together. It is an opportunity to celebrate our shared mission, to learn from one another, and to chart a path forward that is sustainable, inclusive, and deeply rooted in our charism."

Thematic Areas

Areas for Papers and Research

Formation

Journeying Together in Faith and Renewal

A lifelong pilgrimage of grace calling for spiritual maturity and intercultural dialogue.

Education

Seeds of Hope for Future Generations

Shaping conscience, character, and compassion through value-based learning.

Health Ministry

Healing as Pilgrimage

Consecrated women as healers and caregivers continuing the compassionate mission of Christ.

Care for the Elderly

Honoring Wisdom, Ensuring Dignity

Sustainable and faith-rooted eldercare as a moral responsibility and spiritual gift.

Social Ministry

Witnessing to Christ at the Margins

Advocacy against ecological destruction, displacement, and gender injustice.

Media Engagement

Radiating Hope in the Digital Age

Creative evangelizers - storytellers of truth, beauty, and hope.

Objectives

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Reaffirm Hope

Reaffirm consecrated life as a prophetic sign of hope, healing, and ecological stewardship.

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Foster Dialogue

Foster dialogue and participatory research across congregations and disciplines.

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Integrate Values

Integrate Gospel values and synodality into ministries of education, formation, health, and social outreach.

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Promote Solidarity

Promote intergenerational and intercultural solidarity.

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Sustainable Strategies

Chart practical strategies for sustainable ministries and dignified eldercare.

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Media Engagement

Encourage media engagement and digital presence as new frontiers of evangelization and advocacy.

Speakers and Presenters

Explore the research and insights being shared

Key Speakers

Key Speaker 1

Keynote Addressee

"Transformation through Hope"

Key Speaker 2

Guest of Honor

"Living Flames of Love"

Key Speaker 3

Distinguished Speaker

"Consecrated Life in the Modern World"

Key Speaker 4

Submission Guidelines

Abstracts: 300–400 words (title, theme, objectives, methodology, keywords).
Full Papers: 4,000–6,000 words (APA style).
Bio Note: 150 words with affiliation.
Language: English.

Submission Contacts

Email your abstracts and papers to:

Sr. Doris D’Souza: D'Souza@crwi.org.in
Fr. Paul Pudussery: paul.pudussery@crwi.org.in
Executive Director: executivedirector@crwi.org.in