Base Age +

These congregations have a base age, but no stated top age.


18:

Capuchin Poor Clares (Wilmington; Denver; Amarillo; Alamo; Pueblo)

Congregation of Mary, Queen of Mercy, Lincoln, NE

Congregation of Mary, Queen of the World, Irving, TX

Franciscan Sisters, Tiffin, OH

Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, Manitowoc, WI

Franciscan Sisters of Dilligen, Hankinson, ND

Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart, Peekskill, NY

Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara

Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity


20:

Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids, MI

Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, Providence, RI


21:

All Saints Sisters of the Poor, Catonsville, MD

Glenmary Missionary Sisters, KY

Little Sisters of Jesus and Mary, Salisbury, MD


22:

Dominican Sisters of Racine, WI

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