The hope of the poor shall not perish forever Sunday, November 17, on all continents the catholic Church will celebrate the World day of Prayer as wished by Pope Francis at the conclusion of the Jubilee of Mercy: "I wanted to offer the Church a World Day of the Poor, so that throughout the world Christian communities can become an ever greater sign of Christ’s charity for the least and those most in need. To the World Days… I wish to add this one, which adds to…
Happy 100th Birthday, Sr. Félicité! On the morning of October 17, the sun pierced through grey clouds. In our hearts and on our lips, throughout the corridor to the chapel, good news was being spread: "It's today that Sr. Félicité turns 100! Do you think she will be in the chapel for mass?" Yes, a health care worker is pushing the wheelchair of our centenarian, accompanied by Sr. Suzanne. Here we are, gathered together around our sister in joyous thanksgiving. Father Dréano chose readings to fit the…
Many helping hands came together to organize a festive gathering held on Monday, October 14th: sisters with mobility issues, those who were more alert and many of the staff…!!! All done quietly and efficiently, so that everyone would enter into a dining room filled with festive colour…! So, what was this celebration that the entire Mother House was invited to on Wednesday, October 16th? Everyone was invited to gather around Sylvie Guichon, accompanied by her husband, to celebrate…
In the presence of the Mayor, representatives from the municipality and the prefecture, Monseigneur Blaquard, Bishop of Orléans, members of associations, the Christian community and the local inhabitants of Argonne, a tribute was given to Sisters Monique Outin and Marie Claire Le Roy, who both died in December of 2011. Through the initiative of the local inhabitants, the municipality wished to honour both sisters by mounting a plaque for a new street carrying the name, "Monique Outin" and by inaugurating a community center named "Marie…
