History
Through her life, she was undeterred by obstacles of lack of resources, and stood firm believing that everyone deserved equal respect. When already in her eighties, she travelled to Rome where she gained permission to continue working for those who most needed her help – children and the sick. Determined and charismatic, Suzanne Aubert had the knack of making things happen, and remained steadfast in her belief in herself, the people she served and her God.
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