superioress
Example Sentences
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The superioress is only called Ancelle, or servant, for humility.
From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Alban Butler
He appointed superioress Herlande of Champagne, a near kinswoman to the duke of Brittany; and Petronilla of Craon, baroness of Chemillé, coadjutress.
From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Alban Butler
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 Augustus J. C. Hare
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 Alban Butler
In the October of 1912 the superioress of the convent, having heard of a cure obtained through the prayers and blessing of the Holy Father, determined to have recourse to him.
From Pope Pius the Tenth by F. A. (Frances Alice) Forbes
