The Maria Auxiliadora Clinic aims to address the gaps in care – not only providing medical treatment but health education that empowers the community to take control of their health.
Journey with Sister Carolina
Partner with Sr Carolina as she provides her community in Timor-Leste with access to adequate care and resources that promote good health.
In the smallest corners of the globe, you will find the missionary spirit is still kept alive – kept by the missionaries who have built lasting relationships and trust with their people. Missionaries like Sr Carolina.
Aligning with the Salesian Sisters mission, Sr Carolina set out to be of service to her people – becoming a nurse at the local health clinic – The Maria Auxiliadora Clinic.
In a community rife with health concerns, as a result of fragile infrastructure and limited access to care, the Clinic aimed to address the gaps and empower the community to have autonomy over their health and well-being.
Learn more about the missionary work of Sr Carolina and the experiences of families like Petrolina and Vitoria’s in Venilale, Timor-Leste in the video below.
Petrolina puts her trust in the Sisters, after bringing her daughter Vitoria to the Clinic for treatment of Tuberculosis.
Following her experience, Vitoria now often brings her children to Sr Carolina when any health concerns arise.
Partner with Sr Carolina as she continues to provide families like Petrolina and Vitoria’s with the care and support they require.
In his World Mission Day message for 2023, Pope Francis reminds us through Luke 24:13-35, “hearts on fire, feet on the move”, that the missionary journey of all disciples is that upon encountering Jesus, our hearts burn within, our eyes are opened and ultimately, our feet are set out on the way – and Sr Carolina’s dedication to her community testifies to this.
Your partnership today can support Sr Carolina on her mission to bring good health to her community in Timor-Leste.
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