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Our journey
BEGINS WITH YOU.
WA MESSAGE FROM THE SISTERS OF MERCY
hen the Sisters of Mercy were recruited by Fr. John Laubacher to build a hospital in
Oxnard, there was no land, no funding, and no medical staff. There was only the dream
of a modern hospital where residents could receive expert surgical and medical care.
The efforts of an entire community – physicians, farmers, bankers, and even newspaper
reporters – made it possible for that dream to become a reality. In 1912 St. John’s
Hospital opened its doors to “every man, woman, and child, irrespective of color or
creed, who may be suffering from physical ailment or pain.” – Bishop Conaty
The adventure of the Sisters of Mercy continues today as we follow in their footsteps
to heal the sick and help those in need. Your investment in St. John’s Healthcare Foundation ensures that we can
continue this ministry. Your donations make it possible for us to purchase high-tech equipment and to build stateof-the-art
facilities, and help us to provide free or low-cost services to underprivileged residents – health education,
health screenings, and medical services, hospitalization, food for hundreds of families, and emergency care bags.
Together we are a vibrant community who lives our beliefs and values every day by attending to our neighbor,
connecting people with community medical services and other vital resources so that we can all live a healthy life.
We are grateful and offer a blessing to you, our partner on this journey.
Blessings,
Sisters of Mercy for St. John’s Hospitals
Sister Suzanne Soppe, RSM, MPH
Community Health Education Department
Sister Suzanne Krawczyk, RSM, RN
Director of Palliative Care
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