Catholic orders

This is a list of my favorite 12 orders of Catholic nuns and sisters in no particular order. This list includes their history, and images of their habits. What is a Catholic Nun or Sister? In the Roman Catholic tradition, there are many religious institutes of nuns and sisters (the female equivalent of male monks or friars), each with its own charism or special character. Nuns, religious sisters, and canonesses all use the term "Sister" as a form of address. What is a Nun? Traditionally, a

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Trappist monks of St. Joseph's Abbey in New England, USA

The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia is a community of approximately 400 Catholic women religious who choose a Gospel way of life lived in community and uphold a long and honored tradition of loving God and being in relationships through loving service.

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It’s true that the words “sister” and “nun” are used interchangeably to describe women religious in the Catholic church, but there are several differences in the lifestyle, ministry and vows of nuns vs. apostolic women religious.

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At Cherai beach, just north of Kochi, Kerala, South India. The schools brought their pupils down to the beach for a day out - it was delightful, everyone so friendly and playful. And the nuns loved me taking pics!