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Old 03-Apr-2008, 17:07
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I am writing a formal letter to a nun. how do I address her

Dear Sister Kathleen,

or

Dear Sister Kathleen Door,

or

Dear Sister Door,

Thanks,

Donna
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I am writing a formal letter to a nun. how do I address her

Dear Sister Kathleen,if you are close to her.

or

Dear Sister Door,if you are not that close to her or you are just meeting her.

Donna
Have a look, please:
Religious Etiquette: Addressing Religious Leaders
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Thank you, Anglika for giving me an official forum thank you.
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