To the editor:
Re: "Archdiocese nixes longtime food charity in Downtown Eastside," Aug. 23.
I am very disappointed in the sensationalism and inaccuracies of the headline and the article. The article implies that the Catholic Archdiocese is not supportive of the poor, and although there are some accurate statements (later in the article), the reality of the situation is not communicated to the reader.
The simple fact is that the Sisters of Atonement can no longer continue their work due to a lack of workers, and instead of commending them for their work, dedication and love over the decades, your journalist tries to invent a controversy with the Archdiocese. The Archdiocese wishes to contin-ue helping the poor, and therefore they have brought in Mother Teresa's order, the Missionaries of Charity-whose entire existence is to love the poor and whose numbers are exploding worldwide-to continue serving the people in Downtown Eastside.
I have a good friend who has recently joined the Missionaries of Charity. I think readers would have benefitted more from an article about the amazing women who are part of these religious orders and who have sacrificed their entire lives-including giving up marriage and children and being away from their family and friends-to care for the suffering in Canada and throughout the world.
Theresa Yong, Vancouver
