Mother General expressed her gratitude, insisting on the fact that the whole Congregation received this distinction, in recognition of the commitment of all the Little Sisters throughout the world, represented by 5 Little Sisters from the 5 continents. As Jeanne Jugan said, once again, “without our benefactors what could we do? », as well as all collaborators, employees and volunteers.

" This is an opportunity to awaken the conscience of all to the dignity of the Elderly in society and in the world and  respect and accompaniment of all life until its natural end... " ( Speech of Mother María del Monte Auxiliadora )