Theology

Norbertines

An order in the U.S. not facing a vocation crisis, with many young members in formation.

Trappists

Known for their fine beer, part of Catholic orders that developed various types of alcohol.

Cistercians

Practice extreme silence and solitude to hear the voice and will of God in their lives.

Knights of Hospitaller

Now known as the Knights of Malta, involved in recent medical efforts in Ukraine and Turkey.

Knights of Templar

Non-existent today as claiming to be a Templar is not Catholic.

Carthusians

Follow the motto "the cross is steady, while the world turns."

Dominicans

Combat heresy by teaching truth, living authentically, and rejecting riches.

Teutonic Knights

Renamed the German Order, helped Christianize Eastern Europe.

Franciscans

Introduced the stations of the cross and Nativity Scene to bring the Holy Land to people.

Mercedarians

Ransomed 490,000 slaves, motto is "my life for Your Freedom."

Servites

Founders believed in group effort for holiness, saints appear in groups.

Poor Clares

Among the largest orders of nuns globally, one member founded EWTN.

Bridgettine Order

Sheltered and protected Jews during WWII.

Ursuline Sisters

Operate the oldest Catholic and girls' school in America.

Jesuits

Motto is "For the greater glory of God" (Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam) in Latin.

Discalced Carmelites

Emphasize silence, poverty, and prayer.

Order of Visitation

Operates a school in St. Louis, with members martyred in historical events.

Sisters of St

Previously managed schools, orphanages, and hospitals, declining in the U.S.

Redemptorists

Established a publishing house near St. Louis, pivotal in founding the parochial school system.

School Sisters of Notre Dame

Operate schools in various countries, including a high school in St. Louis.

De La Salle Brothers

Manage over 1,100 schools serving over 1 million students in 80 countries.

Pink Sisters

Known for perpetual Eucharistic adoration, symbolizing joy in the Holy Spirit.

Capuchins

Reformed order of the Franciscans, the fourth largest male order.

Daughters of Charity

With 30,000 members in 90 countries, provide refugee, health, and migrant assistance.

Theatines

Initially created to reform the clergy during the Protestant Revolt, later became a significant missionary order to Asia.