Dominic became the spiritual father to several Albigensian women he had reconciled to the faith, and in 1206 he established them in a convent in Prouille. This convent would become the foundation of the Dominican nuns, thus making the Dominican nuns older than the Dominican friars. Prior Diego sanctioned the building of a monastery for girls whose parents had sent them to the care of the Albigensians because their families were too poor to fulfill their basic needs. The monastery was at Prouille would later become Dominic's headquarters for his missionary effort there. After two years on the mission field, Prior Diego died while traveling back to Spain. When his preaching companions heard of his death, all save Dominic and a very small number of others returned to their homes. COUNT 5
QSN1 In what year did Dominic establish a convent? ANS1 1206 QSN2 What women did Dominic convert for his convent? ANS2 Albigensian QSN3 What group are older than the Dominican Friars? ANS3 Dominican nuns QSN4 Why did families send their girls to Diego's monastery?  ANS4 too poor QSN5 How long after his mission did Prior Diego die? ANS5 two years