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January 15, 2014

After 160 years, historic St. Marys convent to close

c.deppen@bradfordera.com

ST. MARYS — The Benedictine Sisters of Elk County have confirmed that St. Joseph Monastery in St. Marys, the oldest Benedictine Convent in the United States, will close after 160

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