In most cases, a nun will choose her own new name when she enters the religious order. This name is often inspired by a saint or virtue that holds significance to the nun personally.
The pope chooses his name or may even wish to keep his birth name. It is not required for him to choose a new name.
Nuns can live in a monastery, and abbey, or a convent.
The Ursuline nuns came to New France so they could spread the Catholic religion to the First Nations.
The common name given to the Sisters of Charity was the "Grey Nuns".
It used to be that when someone took their final vows with an order of sisters or nuns, they chose a new name to mark their new life. Answer this question...
the ursuline nuns came to new France to establish religious settlements.
Most people refer to priests, brothers, nuns, and sisters as "religious". As in, Sr. Clare is a religious.
The pope, upon election, chooses his regnal name. He is not required to do so and may keep his birth name if he so chooses.
In the book "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis, Bud's new name is "Bud Caldwell." He chooses this name for himself as he searches for his father and strives to find his place in the world.
Sister Mary
Last name. Pope uses first name (as do nuns), dad has one mom "usually" uses it (married name).
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