New DC Center for Poor in Fiji

SUVA, March 15, 2003 (RelPacNews #184): The Feast of St. Louise de Marillac, co-Foundress of the Daughters of Charity, became an occasion this year for ‘a new venture that has been two years in the planning’, explained Sr. Patricia McLaughlin DC, at the opening of the Louise de Marillac Development Centre in Nausori, Fiji.  The Sisters have refurbished their old residence in Nausori Town, outside Suva, as a centre to meet the needs of the poor who are already being ministered to by the Sisters and other helpers from the Parish and St. Vincent de Paul Society.  A number of the Sisters are trained social workers, nurses, teachers, and together with others who support them, the centre provides counselling, special programs and classes, life-skills and general social assistance.

Source: http://www.vincentians.org.au/vinnews.htm