Ending the war against an ancient disease
Annual Review for 2021
Action for Nepal (photos by kind permission of Tom Bradley
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International Women's Day - Ruth Pfau - 8 March 2022
World Leprosy Day Campaign - Our Silent Heroes - 30 January 2022
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The Story of Sister Lalitha
The ancient city of Badulla, in the lower central hills of Sri Lanka, is home to a leprosy centre supported by the Order of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary. Sister Lalitha Fernando is a Catholic nun who works for this community.
The ancient city of Badulla, in the lower central hills of Sri Lanka, is home to a leprosy centre supported by the Order of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary. Sister Lalitha Fernando is a Catholic nun who works for this community.
Case study
Shivalingam is 43 years old and lives at home in a village near Badulla, Uva Province. Both her legs are amputated due to leprosy and her hands are clawed by leprosy also. She is cared for by her mother, since her father and brother died. She has a friend in Sister Lalitha. Read Shivalingam's story and download PDF Download in WORD |
St Francis Leprosy Guild's Prayer for people with leprosy
Lord, we remember the many people around the world afflicted by leprosy. May we follow the example of your Son, Jesus, and St Francis of Assisi and show them love and compassion. We pray that they may be freed from the disease and its stigma. We give thanks for those who have been cured. We remember those who are permanently marked by the disease and all who care for them. We give thanks for every Catholic nun who is caring for people with leprosy. We pray that you will bless them with all that they need to serve those in their care and sustain them in their mission. Amen. |
Leprosy quiz
Thank you for your interest in seeing an end to leprosy. Why not test your knowledge on leprosy and try our quiz.
Thank you for your interest in seeing an end to leprosy. Why not test your knowledge on leprosy and try our quiz.