Monastic Postulant in the 1950s would be subject to the Magisterial documents (church teaching) of the time, and the canon law previous to 1983. The monastery would not be subject to the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, either.
Vocations back then were pursued more out of fear of losing...
Speaking as a foundress, I make it clear to those who leave our project that there is to be no external representation of our institute in their lives after leaving us. I personally would be questioning the motives behind the desire to retain the distinctive garb.
Obviously, there's something...
Sr Andre Marie, OP, made her final profession at the Corpus Christi Monastery in Menlo Park, CA:
https://www.sfarchdiocese.org/from-prescriptions-to-prayer/
Blessings,
Cloisters
We need to get him competent on the following:
1. Keeping away from the right curb
2. Not charging up behind stopped cars
3. Looking quickly over his shoulder before changing lanes
4. Not stopping 20 feet from where he needs to
Hubby says that we are going to have to gimp along our old car...
New Discalced Carmelites in Vermont:
https://carmelitesofvermont.com/
New Calced Carmelites in Washington state:
https://carmelimonastery.org/
Blessings,
Cloisters
We are unable to find a web presence for the British Visitation nuns. Both their large old convent, and their smaller home, are on the market.
If anyone has any information, we'd appreciate knowing.
Blessings,
Cloisters
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