While it's one of the oldest sacraments in the church, the consecration of a virgin is a little known practice in the church today. Consecrated Virgins are not quasi-religious, nor are they in the process of becoming a religious institute or congregation. They are, however, consecrated people with the bishop as their guide. Read how a local woman is living this calling in the January 10 issue of your Catholic Herald. To subscribe to the weekly newspaper, call 414-769-3500, toll free 877-769-7699 or visit www.chnonline.org.