REGINA – It was a packed park as over 180 catholic nuns from around Canada came for the unveiling of national monument in the honour in Regina on Thursday.
The monument is located in Wascana Park and is named Called to Serve. It features two Catholic sisters in bronze, one representing a teacher and the other a nurse.
The statues are meant to symbolize the contributions and service of the Catholic sisters in Saskatchewan.
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“They had up to 45 hospitals that they were running and serving in that they started. They also had schools of nursing to actually train up nurses and they had well over 300 schools in the province that they worked in and started as well,” said Sandra Kary, project manager for the Sisters Legacy Recognition Project.
“Well it really just gives the province an opportunity to thank so many of the sisters who’ve served this province so well,” added Deputy Premier Don McMorris.
Also in attendance was the Archbishop of Regina and Archbishop Luigi Bonazzi who came from Ottawa on behalf of the Pope.
A special singing from the children’s choir from St. Gregory School seemed to have really touch the hearts of those in attendance.
Organizers said the project was made possible thanks to the support of the Catholic organizations across the country and private donors.
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