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Thriving new cloistered community in California
February 08, 2011
A cloistered, contemplative women’s religious community in California officially became part of the Norbertine Order during a recent Mass celebrated in Fresno’s cathedral. Founded in 1997, the Bethlehem Priory of St. Joseph, located in Tehachapi, California, has grown to 20 members.
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Further information:
- The Norbertine sisters are here (Inside Catholic)
- 1st Norbertine Female Canonry Established in US (Zenit)
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