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introduction
Dear Reader,
It is with great pleasure that I present this publication to you.
It is a culmination of 40 years of partnership between Catholic
Welfare Services (CWS) and the Canossian Sisters in serving the
sick and needy.
In 1978, with the help of kind benefactors, CWS and the
Sisters started St Joseph’s Home in response to the needs of
the immigrants like the samsui women and majies who had
little support in their old age. Back then, the Sisters had little
resources. But determined to bring life and meaning to the
residents, they got creative and tapped their network to give
good nursing, psychosocial and spiritual care.
When the call came to start a hospice, the Sisters once again
rose to the occasion and with the help of donors, started the
service in 1985. Through the years, they have built a reputation
for providing quality comfort care in the last stages of life.
Looking ahead, the future presents many opportunities for us to
continue the legacy of the Canossian foundress – St Magdalene
of Canossa. She gave up her riches and noble life to dedicate
her time and energy to serve the poor. We too can try to give
up a little of ourselves toward improving the lives of those who
need help. We can also try to imagine how we would like to
grow older and in one way or other, help make that a reality.
It could be by being more involved in the lives of our parents
or grandparents, learning more about ageing and seniors and
volunteering or partnering with St Joseph’s Home in embracing
ageing with dignity. Here’s to the next 40 years!
Looking ahead, the
future presents many
opportunities for us to
continue the legacy of the
Canossian foundress – St
Magdalene of Canossa.
She gave up her riches and
noble life to dedicate her
time and energy to serving
the poor. We too can try to
give up a little of ourselves
toward improving the lives
of those who need help.
Thomas Tan
Chairman, Catholic Welfare Services
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