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Oldest "Benedictine Convent" to close in U.S.
Peter Smith post-gazette.com "It was founded 162 years ago by Roman Catholic nuns who sought to help their fellow Catholic immigrants adapt to American life. But now St. Joseph Monastery, the oldest Benedictine convent in the United States, is closing its doors in recognition of a new historical reality, the declining ranks of women entering religious life. The Benedictine Sisters of Elk County decided last Monday to close the historic structure, according to Sister Rita Brink, administrator for the convent... The convent has 17 remaining members, their ages ranging from 58 to 91. They will move to various other Benedictine residences." Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/life/lifestyle/2014/01/20/Benedictine-Sisters-shut-in-Elk-County/stories/201401200044#ixzz2r8jN6pM1
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