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December 7, 2016

Indian cloistered nun receives her doctorate in aerospace engineering

Sister Benedicta of the Holy Face came out of her convent to attend her graduation ceremony for her doctorate in aerospace engineering.

NEW DEHLI, India – A cloistered nun in India came out of her convent for an extraordinary reason: to attend a graduation ceremony for her doctorate in Aerospace Engineering.

Published in International
May 1, 2016

Silence is key to singing success for Missouri cloistered nuns

Mother Cecilia listens back to a recording while the singing nuns take a break, on February 18, 2016. The Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, are cloistered nuns who have had four albums top the charts. They released their latest album, "Adoration at Ephesus," on April 26, 2016.

GOWER, Mo. – Tucked away just off a rocky road is a small community of women who have chosen to retreat from the world and spend their days working in silence — except for when they are singing sacred music.

Published in International