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What is the fear of nuns called?
the fear of nuns is called "monachousaphobia"
Is a gathering of Nuns called anything?
A gathering of nuns is called a nunnery. Or a convent.
What is nunnery plural?
The plural form of the word "nunnery", a noun meaning "a place of residence for nuns", is "nunneries".
What are Sisters in the Catholic Church called?
Nuns
What is the governor general's residence called?
The residence of the Governor general is called Government House.
What were the boys and girls training to become nuns called?
Girls who were training to be nuns would be postulants when they start, and then novices. The Catholic Orders do not allow boys to be nuns or sisters.
Where do nuns live?
Many nuns do live in monasteries and convents, but some live out in the community where they work, too.For example, if a nun was a leader in a university campus Catholic Student Center, she would probably live in a house somewhere near her work.A nun lives in a convent or a nunnery.Many nuns live in convents (or nunneries), but some now live out the community.Roman Catholic AnswerNuns live in a monastery which can also be referred to as a cloister or an enclosure. The building itself is usually referred to as the monastery. The whole complex might be referred to as a monastery, or an abbey. Sisters are a separate case. This is all kind of confusing as nuns are called Sister, in many countries, but sisters are actually a different vocation from nuns. The residence for sisters is usually called a convent.
Why nurse called sister?
Nurses are NOT typically called "sister or sisters", and would likely be seen as a put down in the US. However, many Nuns train to be nurses. Because they are Nuns, they are called Sisters.
What order of nuns did Mary Mackillop belong to?
Mary founded an order of nuns called the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart.
Are nuns married to God?
Yes; they are called "Brides of Christ".
What is a senior member of a house of nuns and friars called?
prior
What was Elizabeth Seton's order of nuns called?
Sisters of Charity
