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You Won’t Believe What This Nun Could Do—The Third Answer Will Shock You!

Are you curious about the most famous nuns in history, pop culture, and social justice? This Trivia Tuesday is about the remarkable sisters who have inspired faith, service, and entertainment. From a beloved humanitarian to a surprising 1960s TV character, these questions will challenge what you know about Catholic nuns. Think you can name them all? Test your knowledge, learn something new, and see if you can guess before checking the answers!

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Carlos Rodriguez
February 11, 2025

It’s Nun Day for Trivia Tuesday!

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible nuns who have inspired faith, service, and even a little fun! Do you know your famous sisters? Test your knowledge and see how well you do!

Which famous Catholic nun won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979?

Mother Teresa, also known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her work in serving the poorest of the poor. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a religious order dedicated to caring for the sick, dying, and abandoned, particularly in India. Mother Teresa’s selfless dedication to the marginalized and her unwavering commitment to the dignity of every human life made her a global symbol of compassion and charity. She was canonized as a saint in 2016.

Which Catholic nun is known for her visions of Jesus and the Divine Mercy devotion?

Saint Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun, received visions of Jesus in the 1930s, leading to the devotion of Divine Mercy. Jesus instructed her to spread His message of mercy, which led to the now-famous Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Divine Mercy image. Her diary, Divine Mercy in My Soul, has inspired millions, and Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated worldwide on the Sunday after Easter. She was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2000.

What 1960s TV show featured a nun who could fly?

The Flying Nun was a popular television show that aired from 1967 to 1970. Starring Sally Field as Sister Bertrille, the show followed the adventures of a young nun whose lightweight frame and wide headpiece (a cornette) allowed her to fly when the wind was just right. While The Flying Nun was a lighthearted sitcom, it also showcased themes of kindness, faith, and helping others.

Sister Act (1992), starring Whoopi Goldberg, follows the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a lounge singer who goes into hiding in a convent after witnessing a crime. Though reluctant at first, she transforms the struggling choir and brings new life to the parish. The film was a major hit and even inspired a sequel, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, as well as a successful stage musical.

Which group of Catholic nuns has been traveling the U.S. since 2012 advocating for social justice?

Nuns on the Bus is a social justice advocacy campaign led by the organization NETWORK, a Catholic social justice lobby. Since 2012, these Catholic sisters have traveled across the United States, raising awareness on issues like poverty, healthcare, immigration, and economic justice. Their work is rooted in Catholic social teaching, and they continue to be a strong voice for the dignity and rights of all people, particularly the marginalized.

How did you do? Did you get all five right, or did you learn something new? Psst…the best answer for all five questions was (wait for it): Nun of the above!

And don’t forget to join us next week for another round of Trivia Tuesday!