Sister Kathleen Fitzgerald, who served as an army nurse in England during World War II, attended the opening of the new World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., with Sisters Janet Gottschalk and Julie Valiaveetil. One of several Medical Mission Sisters who served during World War II, Sister Kathleen cared for pilots and infantrymen who were wounded just across the English Channel. She was interviewed for the Library of Congress' History Project, and proudly wore her "I Told My Story" button throughout the Memorial Day weekend events. She also spoke with several veterans who were treated in or near her hospital.

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The Medical Mission Sisters' website recently received 2 national awards. One is "The Communicator Award of Distinction." The other is an "Award of Merit" from the Religion Communicators Council.

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Medical Mission Sisters are joining with the Dominicans in the U.S. and others in a month of prayer and fasting for peace, in anticipation of the June 30th transition of power in Iraq, and in light of recent events in the Middle East. We invite you to join in praying:

    "O God of Peace, of Justice, and of Healing, we pray for the people of Iraq. We pray for their safety, security, the restoration of the country, and the well being of each person. We pray that peace be restored. We pray for Wisdom and Right Judgment for all the leaders who are responsible for decision-making. We pray for all those who are suffering from the effects of war. May they be filled with Courage, Fear of the Lord and Consolation as they endure the harsh realities of violence. Amen."
To become more involved, please visit the Education for Peace in Iraq Center at http://www.epic-usa.org.

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The United Nations World Refugee Day is June 20. This year's theme is, "A Place to Call Home: Rebuilding Lives in Safety and Dignity." There are approximately 14 million refugees worldwide. Medical Mission Sisters around the world have long ministered to the special needs of refugees, and have supported their rights as human beings.

June 15, 2004   

 

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Sister Kathleen Fitzgerald shared her World War II memories for the Library of Congress' History Project.