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June 3, 2017

Cloistered nuns turn to Facebook to ensure order's survival

Sister Maria Giuseppina (left) and Sister Maria Caterina (right) are among 10 remaining nuns in a convent on the island of Sardinia who are breaking their silence and embracing the internet in an effort to ensure their order’s survival. This photo is from an exhibition being held at the Santa Chiara convent in Sardinia.

ROME – For centuries they lived in isolation and silence.

Published in Faith
December 17, 2016

Sweet harmonies of Missouri cloistered nuns are fruit of their faith

The Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles rehearse songs in their new chapel in Gower, Mo., Feb. 17.

GOWER, Mo. – Tucked away off a rocky road in Gower in rural Missouri, a small community of cloistered nuns has just come out with a new Christmas album.

Published in Music News