Marking the cannonisation of the Little Sisters of the Poor
founder Jeanne Jugan, at a mass at St Joseph's Cathedral
last night, were the sisters, residents and supporters of
the Sacred Heart Home and Hospital in Brockville, members
of the Catholic community and representatives from other
denominations. Photo by Gregor Richardson.
Marking the cannonisation of the Little Sisters of the
Poor founder Jeanne Jugan, at a mass at St Joseph's Cathedral
last night, were the sisters, residents and supporters of the
Sacred Heart Home and Hospital in Brockville, members of the
Catholic community and representatives from other
denominations.
The Roman Catholic Bishop of Dunedin, the Most Rev Colin
Campbell, who attended the cannonisation in Rome, led the
service.
The Bishop of Christchurch, the Most Rev Barry Jones, and
Monsignor Bill Middleton, of Christchurch, also attended.
Little Sisters' Mother Superior Rose Chung said it was a very
special occasion, as having their founder made a saint
confirmed their mission to look after elderly people in need.
Worldwide, there are more than 2700 Little Sisters of the
Poor who care for more than 13,000 elderly people in 202
homes.
The service also showed the gratitude the order had for its
friends, benefactors and those who had helped with the
celebrations, she said.
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