WORLD Leprosy day 2022 press kit |
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World Leprosy Day 2022
World Leprosy Day is observed on the last Sunday of January every year to raise the awareness of leprosy. This date was chosen by the French humanitarian, Raoul Follereau, as a tribute to the life of Mahatma Gandhi who had great compassion for people with leprosy. Gandhi was assassinated on 30 January 1948. |
Mahatma Gandhi as pictured on an Indian rupee bank note
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Bishop Declan Lang, Lead Bishop on International Affairs
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Our silent heroes
This year, SFLG is asking the Catholic community to reflect upon and pray for the work of Catholic nuns who dedicate their lives to caring for people with leprosy. In addition to our patron, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, we are fortunate to have the support of Bishop Declan Lang, in his capacity as Lead Bishop on International Affairs. He has offered to lend his voice to our goal of raising awareness of leprosy within the Catholic church this year. |
Below, please find collateral materials for the media and press. Thank you for supporting World Leprosy Day, the work of nuns caring for people with leprosy and St Francis Leprosy Guild.
Photo gallery, graphic design and imagery
You are welcome to use or copy any of the below. Unless otherwise indicated, please add "copyright St Francis Leprosy Guild" in your captions.
You are welcome to use or copy any of the below. Unless otherwise indicated, please add "copyright St Francis Leprosy Guild" in your captions.
infographic showing 4 million people affected by leprosy
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infographic showing 3 - 4 million people living with visible impairments
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infographic showing that leprosy is caused by a bacterium
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The Story of Sister Lalitha
Badulla is an ancient city in the lower central hills of Sri Lanka. It is a tourist destination and an agricultural area surrounded by mountains and hills. It is also home to a leprosy centre supported by the Order of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary. Sister Lalitha Fernando is a Catholic nun who works in this community.
Badulla is an ancient city in the lower central hills of Sri Lanka. It is a tourist destination and an agricultural area surrounded by mountains and hills. It is also home to a leprosy centre supported by the Order of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary. Sister Lalitha Fernando is a Catholic nun who works in this community.
Sister Lalitha Fernando
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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 |
Shivalingam and her mother.
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On World Leprosy Day 2022, St Francis Leprosy Guild asks the Catholic community to reflect on the great work carried out by Catholic Orders of nuns and to unite in prayer for God’s blessing on their vocation.
St Francis of Assisi
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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. |
