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Lay Sisters in Irish Convents

CuppaCocoa · 2013-06-12 09:02:22

Trying to remember the word for the Lay Sisters who did the menial jobs in Irish convents all those years ago when hierarchy was in force. They were called the 'something Sisters' but I can't remember the name. Can anyone remember that far back?

12-06-2013 09:02AM

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CuppaCocoa

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Trying to remember the word for the Lay Sisters who did the menial jobs in Irish convents all those years ago when hierarchy was in force. They were called the 'something Sisters' but I can't remember the name.

Can anyone remember that far back?

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#2 13-06-2013 02:43PM

Woogle

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What exactly is 'menial' about such work ?

Why do you call this work 'menial' ?

Nothing functions without this work.

Who does these jobs in your house ?

Do you consider their work menial ?

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#3 13-06-2013 08:49PM

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What a defensive reaction!

No particular work was mentioned - what work do you think was meant?

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#4 13-06-2013 09:29PM

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I had a response all ready and then I realised that this isn't After Hours.

oops!

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#5 13-06-2013 10:07PM

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According to the CatholicCulture Dictionary

The term "extern Sisters" is sometimes used, but the expression is misleading

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#6 14-06-2013 10:00AM

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brian_t wrote: »

According to the CatholicCulture Dictionary

Thanks, that's the word I was looking for!

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