[Canticle_of_Deborah]

Yes, but in a Catholic Church it has a very different connotation. The veil does not wrap the head or cover women's faces. It is spiritually symbolic and other religious traditions do similar things (think Jews, Hindus, Sikhs). They are not meant to be repressive, demeaning, or subjugating.

The Muslim hijab is a far, far different thing.

[cicero's_son]

...it is spiritually symbolic...

Yes. Of modesty.

What do you think the Hijab is intended to symbolize?

[Cultural Jihad]

Oppressed and unhappy women, the victims of their culture...

Maronite Christian nuns:

Bridal veil:

Sts. Elizabeth and Mary: