I had always thought that people who enter the clergy field were pretty traditional. But after speaking wtih the group of retired or semi retired nuns who live in the convent attached... (more)

to my ds's school, I think that may be wrong. I really think that 50 or 60 years ago the women who didnt want to conform by getting married and having kids became nuns-- they were career women who travelled the world. suc a fascinating bunch of ladies.