Religious congregation
A religious congregation is a type of religious institute in the Catholic Church. They are legally distinguished from religious orders – the other major type of religious institute – in that members take simple vows, whereas members of religious orders take solemn vows.
This article is about a type of organisation for consecrated life in the Catholic Church. For other uses, see Congregation.
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