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Author:

Rogers, Carole G.

Title:

Habits of change : an oral history of American nuns / Carole Garibaldi Rogers.

Publisher:

Oxford University Press,

Copyright Date:

c2011

Description:

xx, 319 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Nuns--Biography.
Monasticism and religious orders for women--History--20th century.
Monastic and religious life of women--History.
Catholic Church--United States--History--20th century.

Other Authors:

Rogers, Carole G. Poverty, chastity, and change.

Notes:

Rev. ed. of: Poverty, chastity, and change. Includes bibliographical references (p. [313]-314) and index.

Contents:

From the past into the present. Evolving ministries. In the schools ; Missionary workers ; In hospitals and clinics ; Serving the underserved ; Pastoral work ; Spiritual companions ; In the cloister ; On the cutting edge -- Changing attitudes. Encounters with Judaism ; The creative dimension ; Two African-American voices ; Structures and fissures ; Summoned to lead ; The decision to leave -- From the present into the future. Staying the course ; Living in the present ; Envisioning the future.

Series:

The Oxford oral history series.

ISBN:

0199757062 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780199757060

LCCN:

2010038533

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

KJPF566 -- Fort Madison Public Library (Fort Madison)