Holy Cross School of Nursing - Lamplighter Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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Address from FATHER FLEMING It is my sincere pleasure to con¬ gratulate you on the attainment of your graduation. Congratulations are in order, for each graduation is a stepping stone in the walk of Life. At times the next stop seems long and rough — perhaps it was rough, but you have made it, and the self-sacri¬ fice and discipline attained in making it, has made you better women. At times we are tempted to lose sight of where this walk of Life is leading. We tend perhaps to make a last goal of something in this life, when in reality, it is the attainment of the happiness of Heaven. Keep in mind then, that your graduation is not the end and all for you, but a step — a tremendous one indeed — but a step only. It is a tremendous one because the very nature of the Nursing profession lends itself to the practice of virtues, which lead you to your ultimate end. Indeed, to be a true nurse, patience, kindness and charity are demanded to an heroic degree. Supernaturalize the virtues, by your motive of love of God and Heaven is yours. That this may be your reward, after a long life of happy service in your profession, is my prayer for all of you. God bless you. Sincerely in Christ, Denis E. Fleming. YEAR BOOX, 1955 PAGE FIVE

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Address from THE BISHOP . . . It is a privilege to avail myself of the opportunity, given me through the pages of the Year Book, of paying a tribute of congratulation and encour¬ agement to the Staff, Students and Graduates of Holy Cross Hospital School of Nursing. To witness the zealous endeavors in the realms of nursing education at Holy Cross, and their successful results, is a sincere consolation and a real joy to all who have at heart the interests of suffering humanity. The nursing profession, ally and auxiliary of the practice of medicine, can only hold an exalted position in the minds and estimation of men. Destined for the relief of suffering, and the saving of human life, it demands all that science can pro¬ vide, and more, — the following of an ideal. For nurse ' s work is on the border line where the material and the spiritual meet. Her scientific knowledge must be animated and inspired by her charity for others. May the Graduates of 1955 guard and cherish this lesson which their Alma Mater has striven to teach them. FRANCIS P. CARROLL, Bishop of Calgary. fanuary 29, 1955. PAGE FOUR HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL

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Address from SR LETELLIER . . . My dear graduates, I am indeed happy to offer you my sincere congratulations and good wishes on the com¬ pletion of your training. As you step into the unknown future may you go forth, filled with the ideals of your high calling, to soothe the cares and sufferings of a world that needs your tenderness and love. Remembering that there never was a day that did not bring an opportunity for doing good, may you greet each d y with reverence for the opportunity it contains. Your endeavor to live up to your motto Semper Fidelis — Faithful Forever, will bring you unfailing joy of work well done. May God bless you one and all! SISTER ROSE LETELLIER, s.g.m. PAGE SIX HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL