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The founder of the religious community, Jeanne Jugan, was canonized in Rome on October 11
The Residence of the Sisters of the Poor, which opened last May at Bacons Bridge is the place to find "a home and a second family, disadvantaged and older people without resources.
The Mayor, Miguel Angel House, has made this morning a visit facilities in 64 people currently living elderly.
All of them lack financial resources and, in some cases, suffer from a disease, and are served by 12 sisters, led by Sister Bernadette, her superior.
During the visit, which has lasted for an hour and a half, House greeted the elders who, at that time were in the restrooms, watching television or participating in the workshops of crafts and sewing and embroidery .
The residence was opened last May in a ceremony that was unable to attend the Mayor.
So today wanted to know, going through the three floors consisting of the building.
A wing is a room of women, other than those of men and the third marriages, whose rooms are also a small room with kitchen.
The elderly also have several lounges, dining room, craft room, library, hairdresser, chapel and multipurpose room.
The help of volunteers and contributions and donations from the Murcia are vital for the Little Sisters of the Poor to develop their work for good.
At this time, moreover, have led a campaign to get milk and oil.
The founder of the religious community, Jeanne Jugan, was canonized in Rome on 11 October, which is why the Bishop will officiate a Mass at the Cathedral on 7 November.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia
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