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Faithful Sister Maria recalls China defeat and forgiveness
In Hewitt New Jersey Sister Maria of the Sisters of Mercy recalls a 1953 death sentence in China and a long exile marked by missions, healing work, and a vow of forgiveness. She describes baptism logs, field nursing, and teaching prisoners, while reflecting on China with quiet reverence.
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Hewitt
N.J
Maria
Communist
China
Stark
St. Joseph’s Nursing Home
New York
New Jersey
Clara
Order of
Sisters of Mercy
Alabama
Hungary