How to Address a Sister or Nun Using Her Given Name and Family NameEnvelope: _Sister (full name), (initials of order) (Convent/institution) (Address)_Letter salutation: _Dear Sister: Dear Sister (given name):_How to Address a Sister or Nun Using a Chosen Religious NameEnvelope: _Sister (full name), (initials of order) (Convent/institution) (Address)_Letter salutation: Dear Sister: Dear Sister (full name): FYI, here is what's come in to the Blog that relates to this office/rank. For recent questions sent in, check out Robert Hickey's Blog. For specific offices/ranks, check out Robert Hickey's On-Line Guide. **How to Address a Superior of a Religious Order?**I'm writing a letter to the Provincial Superior of a religious order - I'm not sure what the salutation should be - Dear ____________: Could you answer this question? Any ideas? Thanks so much for your help. -- Lisa W. Dear Lisa W.: I include that form on page 289 of my book. A superior of a Roman Catholic order is addressed in a salutation as: Dear Mother (name): or Dear Mother: -- Robert Hickey All information on www.formsofaddress.info is copyright © 2011 by Robert Hickey.The Protocol School of Washington® is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.Honor & Respect is dedicated to Dorothea Johnson, Founder of The Protocol School of Washington® |