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"They faced prejudice, financial hardships, and many nights spent miserably scratching bed bug and mosquito bites. They even survived – and nursed others through – two Yellow Fever epidemics. Blessed with spiritual spunk, they met each challenge with love and strength, paving the way for the Sisters actively serving today....[However], the first Sisters showed godly grit in their controversial ministry, while adapting to a new country, climate and language. " The St. Augustine Social, November 11, 2016