Q&A: A groundbreaker in N.L. health care, Sister Elizabeth Davis is about to make history at the Vatican
Summary
Sister Elizabeth Davis has for decades been a principal figure in the Newfoundland and Labrador health-care system. She will take part in the Synod of Bishops in Rome in October led by Pope Francis. Davis is one of just five members of a group called Women Religious who were invited to take part, with this synod marking the first in history that will have women in attendance and voting.
"he's (the pope) been trying to call us into a more inclusive communion, and he thinks and believes, as I do, that that is the only way that we can help make our world better and more just."
Relevance
This marks new progressions in the Catholic church and their relationship with those sisters involved in healthcare. It is an opportunity for the Pope to hear about what’s happening in Catholic healthcare, and for sisters to be recognized for their roles in healthcare.