Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing - Semper Fidelis Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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DEAR GRADUATES: Today, in Canada, I believe we are at a turning point of history. With the launching of the Schools of Nursing Improvement Program, one cannot help but stop for a moment and ask WHY, - WHY, - WHY of our action which is in es¬ sence the answer to our philosophy of life, our philosophy of education. One must answer -- introspection -- the WHY for the goal to be attained, the WHY for the path to be followed. Being aware of this fact, I do not see anything more appropriate for your farewell souvenir than to give you the meaning of your ALMA MATER emblem as an urge to live the symbolism embodied in the Misericordia crest which is a constant re¬ minder to the Sisters and Associates to practice kindness and understanding in their dealings with ailing bodies and souls. If you sincerely attempt to make CHARITY a reality in your life, you will transmit to others the ideals of Nursing which your School has hoped to instill in each and every one of you -- the spirit of a true Misericordia Nurse. With the help of Our Divine Lord and with the protection of Our Blessed Lady, you will surely be led toward success and happiness which is my earnest desire for your future endeavours. CONGRATULATIONS! BEST WISHES! Your Director, Sister St. Odilon, s. m.

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Dear Graduates Your past three years of study have been difficult and the successful completion of your training indeed an accomplishment. It is with great pleasure, therefore, that I congratulate you on this happy occasion. To become a graduate nurse, hows not an end in itself but only the beginning. You will be called upon to put into practice what you have learned and to accept responsibilities of your How well you do these things will be the true hope that we have played our part in instilling in you the knowledge, faith and con- the challenges which lie ahead. May God bless and guide you always. Sister Ste. Helene de Rome, Superior Administrator 4 m wm ww x J i ' K I n ' j

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MISERICORDIA GENERAL HOSPITAL WINNIPEG, MANITOBA THE MEANING OF THE HOSPITAL EMBLEM IS THE POWER BEHIND ALL THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SISTERS OF MISERICORDE INTERPRETATION The Three Roses denote the love which goes with charity in the work of the Sisters of Misericorde. The part on the left side is of Azure colour meaning nobility . The letter M enriched in gold speaks of the maternal protection of Mary, it is also the initial letter of all the Hospitals conducted by the Sisters. The right side of the crest is silver colour with the broken reed signifying the poor destitutes finding back their innocence in the midst of chastity which the silver colour represents. Oak branches are the emblem of courage and strength of the Christian soul. The sentence, Derelictis Misericordia” means Mercy to the fallen soul and is the Sisters ' motto.