[oh8eleven]

Catholic nuns wear what's called a habit....although some have dispensed with it nowadays
Nowadays? The disappearing habit began in the 60s ... along with many other "great" changes.

[COBOL2Java]

Nowadays? The disappearing habit began in the 60s ... along with many other "great" changes.

Heh! True, true.

[COBOL2Java]

Nowadays? The disappearing habit began in the 60s ... along with many other "great" changes.

Although, keep in mind, the habit hasn't disappeared completely...

The Poor Clares, for one. They have a monastery right near me in Alexandria, VA

And yes, they do have young novices. They're not dying out!