Community of St. John the Divine

The Community of St. John the Divine (CSJD) is an Anglican religious order of nuns within the Church of England. Founded in London in 1848, the community is now based in Marston Green, Solihull, England. Originally a nursing order, the CSDJ continues to be involved in areas of health and pastoral care, and operates retreat facilities.

Author Jennifer Worth wrote about her work with the order in the 1950s in her Call The Midwife trilogy.[1] The order was named "Sisters of St. Raymond Nonnatus" in the book, as well as the subsequent series on the BBC.

References

  1. Rainey, Sarah (15 February 2012). "Nuns from the order that inspired 'Call the Midwife' never miss a show". Telegraph. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
  • Anglican Religious Communities Yearbook: 2004-2005. Norwich: Canterbury Press, 2003.
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