Regina Grey Nuns Hospital School of Nursing - Memorare Yearbook (Regina, Saskatchewan Canada)

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To the Graduating Class of I960 On behalf of the medical staff of your hospital, I would like to congratulate you on this, your graduation. You have spent three years to reach a goal, which I feel is one of the noblest a girl can attain--the privilege to care for the sick. Your training in the Grey Nuns Hospital has given you the tools--how you use them will determine whether you are a nurse. There is no compensation which a nurse can receive, that is better than the praise of a grateful patient. To obtain this, your first and only thought must be the comfort and care of your patient. My wish for each of you, is that you may be a good nurse, and a credit to your school. L. A. Cawsey President-Medical Staff

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Dear Graduates I don’t suppose St. Paul has ever been a universal favourite with the ladies. The little matter of “covered heads” and “keeping silence in the churches” is sufficient to arouse a woman’s resentment. There are, however, occasions when his words, although certainly not addressed to nurses, have a certain relevancy. In a few sentences he sums up everything I would say to you. “I beseech you that you walk worthy in the vocation to which you are called. You must be always humble, always gentle, patient, too, in bearing with another’s faults, as charity bids.” That may seem like a big order for one who is looking forward to days of freedom and emancipation from the restrictions of the training school. Admittedly so, but the reason for your walking worthily in your vocation is because it is so sublime. Seeing Christ in your patient, helping Christ in your patient, loving Christ in your patient, is the thought and mind of St. Paul. May it always be your approach in the years that lie ahead. M. C. O’Neill Archbishop of Regina,

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Your sojourn with us is coming to its close. Your period here has been mingled with joy, study, work, happiness and sometimes heartache. Yet as you leave you know all is well, you are reaping the reward of your effort. Your year of graduation has a significant mark--it is the year of Blessed Marguerite d’Youville’s beatification. Look to her for guidance and you will find in her the manifestation and exemplification of charity. My message then dear graduates is: “Give and it shall be given to you. For with what measure you measure, it shall be measured to you.” Sister Alice Brodeur s. g.m. Dear Graduates of 1960. It is with sincere sentiments of joy and legiti¬ mate pride that I congratulate you on your successful training period. Your study, observation and research have per¬ fected the techniques of your work and enriched your personality. Your nursing foundation has been laid and now it is time for action. Go forth with enthusiasm and take your place among the elite of your profession. The Sisters, your teachers are counting on your dedication to your profession, your ability, and your spirit of love. All rays have their source-let yours be from your great love of God and suffering humanity. May our Blessed Foundress, Marguerite d’ Youville, be an inspiration to each of you and may she instill in your heart her great love for the sick and the needy. May God Bless you all. Sister Ritha Fortier s.g.m. Sister Superior