You are making a distinction that makes no difference.
The fact is that 7 different Franciscan provinces backed these nuns
... 7 different Franciscan provinces.If you are making the unsubstantiated and bizarre claim that these
7 different Franciscan provinces represent just one unified order supporting these nuns, then prove it with a link.
While you're at it, why don't you post the source for your initial claim that
there are a number of Franciscan orders, and this (the Franciscans … [Altro]