As more opportunities grew for women in the workplace, and religious activity became accessible to the lay person, many religious communities saw a drop in numbers. Leith Warlick explores the Sisters of Mercy community and discusses the traditions that they continue to practice at St. Joseph's Convent in Portland.

Unlike other Catholic religious orders in Maine, the Sister of the Precious Blood are a cloistered group. Phyllis Lane captures the daily lives of the sisters whose whole world exists within the Monastery of the Precious Blood in Portland.

Marianne Moldovan captures the life of Sister Joanne Roy.

Ordained as a monk in the Celtic Buddhist faith, Sister Gryphon presides over a monastery in backwoods Maine. Cory Valentine documents the journey that led Sister Gryphon to become a monk, and discusses Glen Ard Abbey, her monastery.

Robin Lea highlights the life of Sister Joanne Roy, covering topics regarding Roy's social work, spiritual beliefs, and ecology.

As more opportunities grew for women in the workplace, and religious activity became accessible to the lay person, many religious communities saw a drop in numbers. Leith Warlick explores the Sisters of Mercy community and discusses the traditions that they continue to practice at St. Joseph's Convent in Portland.

Although close to the sisters at The Sisters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Ann Boyle has not made the commitment to become a sister herself. Julia Botero highlights the life of Boyle, her journey towards joining the sisterhood at the church, and details the activities of The Sisters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary.

Although close to the sisters at The Sisters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Ann Boyle has not made the commitment to become a sister herself. Jodie Goodnough captures the life of Boyle.

Unlike other Catholic religious orders in Maine, the Sister of the Precious Blood are a cloistered group. Mary Pope explores the daily lives of the sisters whose whole world exists within the Monastery of the Precious Blood in Portland.

As more opportunities grew for women in the workplace, and religious activity became accessible to the lay person, many religious communities saw a drop in numbers. Pamela Bonaguide captures images of the Sisters of Mercy community.

Unlike other Catholic religious orders in Maine, the Sister of the Precious Blood are a cloistered group. Mary Pope explores the daily lives of the sisters who's whole world exists within the Monastery of the Precious Blood in Portland.

Kai Lindemulder and Adrienne V. Miller document the life of Jessica Bowley, a woman who spent time in Cumberland County Jail. Lindemulder highlights how My Sister's Keeper in Cape Elizabeth allows women like Bowley to transition back into society.