Do Dominican Nuns get paid?

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I’m just wondering…I understand that the very basic hygiene products such as toothpaste and deodorant are probably provided to them, but how do they afford other necessities like medicines and things like writing supplies (as I understand it, various nuns such as St. Teresa of Avila were writers)?

I have contemplated becoming a nun for about a year, however, I have medical problems (severe eczema that I need salve for, a monthly injection medicine that I get from the doctor, etc.) so it’s important to know that I’ll have access to those things regularly. I would also like to continue my hobby of religious writing, should I be accepted…will I be able to get typewriter ribbon, paper, etc.?

Not to mention the fact that I have a mountain of dental problems that I don’t know how I’m going to take care of once I quit my job to join the convent (I will need continuous dental work).

So it’s not payment I need, just access to mainly the things I’ve mentioned.

Any helpful advice is appreciated. Thank you.
 
Also, I forgot to ask: What are Dominican nuns allowed to bring with them to the convent and keep? I know obviously things like computers and tablets are probably out, but what about things like instruments? I’m a harpist and am wondering if I’d be allowed to bring my harp. Thank you.
 
Nuns and religious sisters don’t get “paid” per se (see Vow of Poverty), but I’m pretty sure that they may get a stipend to buy items needed needed for themselves and for special ministries they may be engaged in.

Either way, any money received by the community is used to benefit the community as a whole, meaning that your needs should be covered by the community.

I’m not an expert by any means, so you’ll want to enquire with whichever convent you’re interested in. Best of luck with your vocation!
 
You should have your dental work done and paid for before you think of entering religious life. You wouldn’t have an abundance of free time in the first couple of years. No Ipads, cell phones or gen. no personal typewriters. The harp? Most communities would love to have someone who could play the harp well. As for your other medical needs, you would have to ask about. If you enjoy writing that might be an allowed pursuit, but again you would have to inquire. You can bet that the first couple of years will be structured and busy. Write or call the communities you are interested in. You may wish to contact The Sisters of the Lamb of God in Owensboro, Ky. as the do make allowances for certain health issues. Good luck and prayers.
 
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