May 31st is a very significant day for our Institution, as we celebrate the founding anniversary, which took place in Ciempozuelos (Madrid, Spain). It is also the feast of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which Sisters Hospitallers call “Our Mother”. We ask her to give us the necessary strength and courage to continue facing the present and future challenges of our Institution.
This year, we surely celebrate it differently, but although we are physically distant, our hospitable hearts are more united than ever. As an example we share a series of congratulatory messages, sent from the different Provinces and Delegations that make up our Institution. HAPPY DAY OF OUR MOTHER!
Hospitaller Community Messages
Province of Italy
«Auguro a tutte le Case della Congregazione di continuare a essere sorrette con amore e devozione da Suore e Operatori che, anche in questo periodo di interruzione di tante attività, non ci hanno mai fatto sentire soli. Spero con tutto il cuore che anche in futuro possa essere così». Livia Cenci, ospite della C.d.C. Villa Rosa, Viterbo (Italia)
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Philippine Delegation
“Congratulations!! There is a cause of rejoicing here because we are Celebrating the 139th years of the founding Anniversary of our Congregation. Our hard work, faithfulness, and dedication in the Hospitaller service inspires us to continue living the Hospitaller charism into God’s service. Mabuhay!” Sr. Magnolia Billona, hsc, New Manila Community (Philippines)
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Province of Spain
“Hospitalidad, un sueño compartido. ¡Feliz aniversario y fiesta patronal a toda la comunidad hospitalaria!”. Danilo Farneda, Responsable de Pastoral AER del Complejo Asistencial Hermanas Hospitalarias Málaga (España)
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Province of England
“Wishing all the sisters of the Hospitallers of the Sacred Heart Jesus both near and far my congratulations and blessings on the 139 anniversary of your Foundation. Keep up your exceptional work following the footsteps of St. Benito Menni”. Mrs Pauline Taylor, benefactress & friend (England)
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Province of Portugal
“Feliz 139 anos de Vida à Congregação! A paciência na adversidade é uma atitude profunda que se conquista e se recebe do amor de Deus que vos permite, serenamente, ultrapassar as dificuldades e mantermo-nos perseverantes e audazes quanto ao futuro!” Paula Pedro, Colaboradora na sede Provincial (Portugal)
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Province of France
“Que este 139 aniversario de fundación de la Congregación de Hermanas Hospitalarias del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, sea el punto de partida de una renovación y revitalización del carisma de la hospitalidad, en hermanas y colaboradores, para llevar la esperanza al hombre necesitado de un gesto humanitario, de una sonrisa. Felicidades a todos los que hacemos parte de esta gran familia”. Sor María del Henar Sandoval, Secretaria provincial de la Provincia de Francia
Province of Latin America
“En estos 139 años de hospitalidad les quiero mandar un fraternal saludo, a toda la familia Hospitalaria, agradecida de formar parte de ella y pidiendo a nuestra madre por la continuidad en bien de los más necesitados ¡Feliz cumpleaños!”. Susana Peraza, supervisora asistencial en el Hogar P. Benito Menni (Uruguay)
