National Coalition of American Nuns

National Coalition of American Nuns

The National Coalition of American Nuns (NCAN), since its inception has been an advocate for social and structural change inside and outside the Catholic Church. It is said to officially represent from 500 to 2,000 U.S. women religious.

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