Pope, President congratulate centenarian ‘Nurse Charles’

Roumania Pamphile received an Apostolic Blessing on October 31 on her 100th birthday, and the President Her Excellency Paula-Mae Weekes sent her a postcard and letter extending congratulations and blessings.

“The best birthday wish I can extend to you is to live out your days the same way you have lived right up to this very moment with the love and respect of friends and family,” stated Her Excellency in the letter.

“I felt light and happy as if I was in Heaven,” said Roumania responding to a question on her reaction to receiving the recognition from the Holy Father and the President.

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