Sister Laura Cullen
4th February 2026
Sister Laura from Glencairn Abbey in County Waterford, Ireland’s only Cistercian monastery for women.
Before entering monastic life, Sister Laura worked as a social worker in Dublin, with degrees from UCD and Trinity College. Today, she lives a radically different life — one rooted in prayer, simplicity, and up to 12 hours of silence each day.
At a time when religious vocations are declining, her journey offers a fascinating insight into why some young women are choosing a cloistered life in the modern world.
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