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ACH146: AA has been a blessing in the lives in many thousands and Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how Sr. Ignatia Gavin was at the root of its founding and how her compassion led to changed attitudes and true care and treatment for those suffering from alcoholism.

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• Sister Ignatia: The Catholic nun behind Alcoholics Anonymous–Aleteia
• An AA candidate for sainthood? | Angelus News
• 01-033 The Care Of Alcoholics, By Sister M. Ignatia, C.S.A. Hospital Progress, Vo1. 32: 293-296, October, 1951 – Welcome to Silkworth.net
• 01-042 Sister Ignatia And The A.A., By Gerard E. Sherry. The Sign, Vol. 35: 9-11, May, 1956 – Welcome to Silkworth.net
• History of Ignatia Hall | Summa Health
• Sister Ignatia – Wikipedia

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