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cbreeves
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I didn't know where else to put this, but I am inquiring if anyone knows if one can become a nun even with being a single mother?

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Christine

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Clare
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When I was in school many years ago I attended a convent run by the Presentation Sisters, and one of the sisters had been a mother, but entered religious life, when her child had grown to adulthood. Her daughter used to come to visit. We were never aware of a father.

That was accepted then in the fifties.

Clare

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Clare

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Phil
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Yes, I suppose the child would have to be old enough to not need the mother's care any more. Also, the mother would have to be a widow or have her marriage annulled by the Church.

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"The Light shines on in darkness . . ."
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Clare
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Member # 461

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Ys,

In hindsight , i believe that she was a widow.

Thanks,

Clare

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Clare

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