- noncloistered
- adj.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
noncloistered
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Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, Daughters of — ▪ religious congregation a Roman Catholic religious congregation founded at Paris in 1633 by St. Vincent de Paul (Vincent De Paul, Saint) and St. Louise de Marillac (Marillac, Saint Louise de). The congregation was a radical innovation by… … Universalium
Charity, Sisters of — ▪ religious congregation any of numerous Roman Catholic congregations of noncloistered women who are engaged in a wide variety of active works, especially teaching and nursing. Many of these congregations follow a rule of life based upon… … Universalium
Cloister — • The English equivalent of the Latin word clausura (from claudere, to shut up ) Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Cloister Cloister … Catholic encyclopedia
