"A Quite Exceptional Convent": The Regina Laudis Correspondence

The article offers information on the Abbey of Regina Laudis in Bethlehem, Connecticut, founded by Mother Benedict Duss in 1948. Topics discussed include process of obtaining authorization for the foundation from the Vatican, concern for the renewal of women's religious communities, and friends...

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Published in:The Merton annual
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: AMS Press [2016]
In: The Merton annual
IxTheo Classification:KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history
KBQ North America
KCA Monasticism; religious orders
KDB Roman Catholic Church
Further subjects:B Women
B ABBEY of Regina Laudis (Bethlehem, Conn.)
B Friendship
B Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968
B Religious communities
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Summary:The article offers information on the Abbey of Regina Laudis in Bethlehem, Connecticut, founded by Mother Benedict Duss in 1948. Topics discussed include process of obtaining authorization for the foundation from the Vatican, concern for the renewal of women's religious communities, and friendship between writer Thomas Merton and any Regina Laudis sisters without any actual meetings .
ISSN:0894-4857
Contains:Enthalten in: The Merton annual