Catholic Culture Overview
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Catholic Dictionary

Find accurate definitions of over 5,000 Catholic terms and phrases (including abbreviations). Based on Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.

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GARTH

The open space enclosed by the four walks or sides of a convent or monastic cloister. In some religious communities the deceased members are buried in the garth.

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