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French Nuns Form U S Order From Bethlehem Roots
A group of French nuns linked to the Observance plan to establish a U.S. religious community. Led by Mother Benedict and Mother Aline, they left France after World War I era upheavals to found a life of prayer and service in Bethlehem nearby watercourses, aiming to preserve monastic traditions while aiding local communities despite challenging terrain and distant ties.
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