superioress
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She continued the same humiliations, and the same universal poverty, though soon after chosen superioress of her congregation.
From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban
Among other writers' names we find that of Mother Mary Paul de Blaigni, superioress of the Congregation at Troyes, which was really the cradle of Sister Bourgeois' sublime virtues.
From Life of Venerable Sister Margaret Bourgeois by Anonymous
Some said it was disappointed ambition in not being appointed superioress; others, that it was a case of love; but she never told, and the ladies of the convent were just as reticent.
From Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis by Poore, Benjamin Perley
As was to be expected, Francesca strenuously refused to accede to this proposal, and pleaded her inability for the duties of a superioress.
From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.
The superioress is only called Ancelle, or servant, for humility.
From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban
