sister

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"Sister Clare often said, 'I want to be famous, I want to be a famous nun' and she sure got her wish."

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Sister Gertrudis Abreu fundraised to amass the $7,000 needed for the panels.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Participants included Sister Inah, who was recognized as the world's oldest living person until her death on 30 April 2025 at age 116.

From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2026

Sister Rochelle, played by April Grace with seething intensity, sets her straight.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

She provided her with underpants, something Nhamo found annoying, but Sister Gladys insisted that civilized women wore them.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer