The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives.
A Christian school.
A religious community whose members (especially nuns) live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows.
A gathering of people lasting several days for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selected.
A coming together; a meeting.
The building housing such an institution
An organization founded to promote a cause
The person to whom an estate is first given by destination or limitation.
An institution of learning; a college, especially for technical subjects
To invest with the spiritual charge of a benefice, or the care of souls.
To nominate; to appoint.
To begin or initiate (something); to found.