A Glossary of Terms Commonly Used by Women Religious

Some terms and words commonly used within religious communities are often unfamiliar to the general public. Following is a list of “sisterspeak” terms and their definition in “everyday speak.”

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NCNWR

National Communicators Network of Women Religious, a professional organization of personnel responsible for communications within religious congregations of women.

Nun

A member of a cloistered, contemplative religious order who takes solemn vows of consecrated life.

 

Used with permission of NCNWR