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"Spirit of Saint
Francis Award” given to the Congregation of St. Joseph
Charleston, WV—Saint
Francis Hospital presented its annual “Spirit of Saint Francis
Award” to the Congregation of St. Joseph-Wheeling. The presentation
ceremony took place alongside the statue of Saint Francis of Assisi
at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 4th in the hospital’s courtyard.
“Our Spirit of Saint Francis Award is bestowed annually to
the person or organization that best follows the example of Saint
Francis of Assisi by reaching out to the voiceless, the rejected
and the needy through unselfish acts of love,” said CEO Dan
Lauffer.
“The Congregation of St. Joseph-Wheeling was chosen because
the extensive ministries of the Sisters reflects the example set
by Saint Francis during his life,” Lauffer added. “Through
their various ministries, they address issues of spiritual development,
justice, non-violence, health and wellness, homelessness, education,
and ecology.”
“The Congregation of St. Joseph—Wheeling is an important
part of the history of Saint Francis Hospital where many of them
have served our community over the last 90 years. Through this award
we are able to recognize their contributions to Saint Francis Hospital
and to the state of West Virginia,” said Lauffer.
The public was invited and a reception immediately followed the
presentation.
The Spirit of Saint Francis
Award is presented annually on October 4th which is the feast of
Saint Francis of Assisi.
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