Are there any traditional convents who take older women? If not convents are there any other options for women who say are just in their 50's or 60's but are widowed and want to lead a religious life in common?
Marsha
The only convent that I know of that accepts late vocations is one under the CMRI in Rathrrum, Idaho, near Post Falls.
I do not remember the name of their order, they are not CMRI sisters, but their order is under the guidance and support of CMRI. The Superior's name is Mother Mary Fatima.
If you would want to get in touch with her, I would suggest contacting the Church in Rathdrum:
http://www.cmri.org/latin-mass-directory/traditional-latin-mass-locations-2.shtml#IDAHORathdrum (Coeur d’Alene area)
Mary Immaculate Queen Church
Pastor: Fr. Benedict Hughes, CMRI (Email)
15384 N. Church Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
Phone: (208) 687-0290
Sunday Mass: 7 a.m. and 9 a.m.
Click for times for weekday Masses and confessions.
School: Mary Immaculate Queen School (K-12)