By eHow Culture & Society Editor
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The job description calls for chastity, poverty and obedience, and apparently that's not everyone's cup of tea. In the past 30 years, the number of Catholic nuns in the United States has fallen by about 100,000. But if you're seeking spiritual commitment and the opportunity to provide service to the community, you might be one to boost the numbers.
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nunwannabe said
on 3/13/2007 thank you very much, i am now considering being a nun, thank you for the guidance!
maritzia said
on 5/22/2007 Seriously, you desperately need to have someone else rewrite this article. While it isn't entirely wrong, it's not entirely right either. Certainly, it can be much better done and much more informative than it is now.
Anonymous said
on 2/10/2006 Some Anglican and Lutheran denominations have small monastic communities where they have both monks and nuns.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 If you are part of the Eastern Orthodox church, and you want to become a nun, you don't need to become Catholic or Buddhist. The Eastern Orthodox church has nuns as well.
Patrice said
on 6/25/2007 Vision Vocation Guide's www.VocationMatch.com, recently featured in Time magazine, offers an easy way for discerners to find religious communities that match their interests and qualifications.