However, the church has acknowledged pressure from many Catholics for nuns to be given more influence.

The main building used to be the original birth house for nuns.

My research indicates that this is not true for nuns.

The idea of greater power for nuns, by contrast, met with varying responses.

She was used to cooking for nuns, who eat little portions.

The upper floor was used as a convent for local nuns.

Most often the center is used as a retreat for nuns and retirement groups.

No one in the world would ever take you for nuns.

People not used to seeing priests who are women often mistake them for nuns.

Its affection for nuns is also evident - and sometimes returned.