Community of St. John the Divine

Community of St. John the Divine

The Community of St. John the Divine (CSJD) is an Anglican religious order of nuns founded in 1848. The community, based in Birmingham, England, was originally a nursing order, and continues to be involved in areas of health and pastoral care. The community operates retreat facilities.

References

  • Anglican Religious Communities Yearbook: 2004-2005. Norwich: Canterbury Press, 2003.

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