Sancta Maria House heals Christ's lost lambs

Sancta Maria House and the Agape Street Ministry  heal women on the street and in recovery

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Christ can change the lives of women caught in the enslavement of addictions, says Sharon Dobin, director of Vancouver's Sancta Maria House.

"Sancta Maria for me has the three most crucial things needed to recover: God, healing, and the 12-step program. I have been given peace and forgiveness and I can laugh again and for that I am truly grateful," said a former resident.

The Sancta Maria House residency program offers a respite from the world for those willing to change their lifestyle and habits so recovery is possible, Dobin told The B.C. Catholic.

Read more in The B.C. Catholic.