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SISTER JANE GATES MMS

JANE GATES Obituary

SISTER JANE GATES, MMS February 23, 2022, Philadelphia, PA, age 94. Sr. Jane was first missioned as a surgeon in Uganda and Ghana. Later, with other MMS, she opened a medical clinic in Lumpkin, GA where they developed life-long friendships with the community. Sr. Jane became the second Superior General in 1967, following MMS Founder, Anna Dengel. She led MMS through tremendous transitions with an inner core of strength and love, manifested with humility and grace. She is treasured by Medical Mission Sisters around the world for her leadership, wisdom and compassion. May she rest with joy in the loving arms of God. www.medicalmissionsisters.org

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Mar. 3, 2022.

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