CONVENT life to some people seems cold and austere, and they see no reason for its existence. They seek no information from reliable sources either because they are not interested or because they ...

Before she entered the Community of St. John Baptist in 2012, Claudette Monica Powell performed in an acoustic rock duo and an improv comedy troupe in Los Angeles. Now she goes by Sister Monica Clare, ...

This nun makes a habit of keeping life fun. Sister Monica Clare is still surprised when outsiders don’t believe how superiorly hip it is inside the convent, like one who thought nuns were forbidden to ...

Of all the images accompanying Lily Allen’s new album, it’s the nun’s habit that’s the most impactful. For the song “Pussy Palace” – for many, the standout track – a short video shows her sitting on a ...

The Kardashians are undoubtedly the most famous Snapchatting sisters in the world. But a community of sisters of a different kind are currently blowing up Snapchat in a whole other way. They call ...

CATSKILL, New York — In the kitchen of St. Anthony’s Convent, the Sisters of Life gathered around the stainless steel countertops to discuss a vital issue: How do you cook bison? “We live by donations ...

Sisters of St. Francis convent is home to 40 students at Neumann University. The Sisters of St. Francis and Neumann University students have become fast friends as the convent has offered ...

In the picturesque town of Morlaix in northwestern France, archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery that has opened a window into medieval religious life. As researchers carefully excavated a ...

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