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Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

What were the first indications that you had this particular vocation and what was your reaction?

I would like to be a nun but want to pursue a profession, and I feel like I’m stuck. What is your advice?

Do you have to be a virgin to be a nun?

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3 responses
Carol Grempler -- April 9th, 2010 at 2:45 pm

Is there an age limit for entry?

john -- April 12th, 2010 at 10:05 pm

religion is based on assumptions. There is mo scientific evidence for it whatsoever.

dowling -- April 15th, 2010 at 11:11 pm

Thanks for asking the question about age limit for entering.
The Sisters of Bon Secours have an age limit of 50. Many communities have age limits, and the reasons are varied. Some only accept younger women, where as others may accept women even over the age of 50. Some of the rationale for accepting only younger women are related to potential difficulties that an older woman may have in being flexible and adaptable.

Here’s a website that lists links to communities accepting older women: http://consecrated-life-org.maritzia.com/orders-in-the-us/communities-accepting-women-over-45/

All communities have criteria for entrance which include minimally having sufficient physical and psychological health to meet the demands of an active apostolate and community life, freedom from canonical impediments, e.g., unresolved divorce, dependents, a Catholic, etc.

I hope this helps. For more information, email: cbsvocations@bshsi.org
Peace during this Easter season,
Sr. Pat
Vocation Director

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