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"There
must be a growing conviction that a fully human civilization shows
respect and love for the elderly, so that despite their diminishing
strength they feel a vital part of society."
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Pope
JohnPaul II-Letter to the Elderly
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The
social circumstances of the elderly in our society today calls us
to turn our attention to their needs: their loneliness, economic
insecurity and spiritual care. The Sisters strive to assist the
elderly in their needs, trying to alleviate their fears by helping
them to prepare for a happy death.
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In August 1986, the first Marian Residence Retirement Home was opened to care for the physical, social, and spiritual needs of the elderly. In 1995 a new retirement home was constructed and a new wing was later added in 1999. At our Mission Convent in Port Hood, Nova Scotia, the Sisters care for a smaller group seniors. |
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