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Saturday, December 1, is World AIDS Day. According to UNAIDS estimates, there are now 39.5 million people living with HIV, including 2.3 million children. This year’s theme is, “Stop AIDS; Keep the Promise - Leadership,” which emphasizes the need for all sectors of society, not just governments, to take the initiative in fighting AIDS. In many nations, Medical Mission Sisters are involved in hands-on care of those who are suffering with HIV/AIDS; in training caregivers and counselors; in teaching HIV/AIDS prevention; in working with parishes and dioceses to establish programs to care for AIDS orphans; and in being AIDS buddies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Bethesda Memorial Hospital Foundation of Boynton Beach, Florida, honored our Sister Lorraine Ryan and Sister Joan Carusillo, CSC, for their work at Women’s Circle, Inc. The two Sisters were named “Women of Grace” at a festive luncheon on November 13th. Women’s Circle, founded by Sister Lorraine in Boynton Beach, assists women of limited means with educational programs, support groups, and preparation for employment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holy Family Hospital in Mandar marked 60 years of service to the sick in 2007. The Diamond Jubilee celebration was a festive one. Many of our Sisters, other religious, priests, co-workers, and friends attended. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sister Edna Villafuerte recently moved from Philadelphia to our global headquarters in London, where she will support our worldwide leadership team with a ministry in hospitality and secretarial work. She also plans to become involved with people in the local parish and neighborhood.
December 1, 2007
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