Marian Woods

They have taught us, they have taught our children and even our children's children. They have stood at our bedside hours after the doctors have gone. They have comforted us in times of need, and shared in our triumphs and joys. They have founded our hospitals, our nursing homes, as well as our social service enters, homeless shelters, schools, colleges and universities, many times through force of will alone. They care for poor children, and walk fearlessly into the slums to tend to the homeless, the sick, and the mentally ill. . .

These are the women of the religious communities of the Archdiocese of New York. . . they are quiet giants, these gentle women, and collectively, the impact of their work is simply beyond measuring."