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Yes, a number of times, sometimes for medical treatment. In 1985, Mother Teresa had cataract surgery in St Vincent's Hospital , New York, having, because of cost, publicly declined the same treatment from the St Francis Medical Centre in Pittsburgh the previous year, although the earlier offer would have cost only $5000.
On another occasion, Mother Teresa planned to convert a building in New York that had been donated to her order into a shelter for homeless men. The Misionaries of Charity could easily have afforded to modify the building and install an elevator as required by state law, but refused. The City of New York offered to fund installation of the elevator, but Mother Teresa still refused on the grounds that an elevator was a "luxury", and that the sisters of the order could easily carry disabled men up and down the stairs. Her order cultivated an image of ostentatious humility.
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When was Teresa Parente born?
Teresa Parente was born in The Bronx, in New York City, New York, USA.
When was Teresa Hui born?
Teresa Hui was born on March 29, 1981, in New York City, New York, USA.
When was St. Teresa of Jesus' Chapel - New York City - created?
St. Teresa of Jesus' Chapel - New York City - was created in 1932.
When was St. Teresa of Avila's Church - New York City - created?
St. Teresa of Avila's Church - New York City - was created in 1933.
When was Teresa Jusino born?
Teresa Jusino was born on July 11, 1979, in New York.
What did mother Teresa's attitudes have?
Mother Teresa to have them.
Did Mother Teresa ever play any sports?
Mother Teresa did not participate in or follow sports.
Why was she called Mother Teresa?
It is traditional for religious to take a new name when they join a religious order. In the Sisters of Loreto, when a woman makes her final vows, she take the title of Mother. Mother Teresa took the name Teresa in honor of St. Therese of Lisieux, a patron saint of missionaries.
How does Mother Teresa get the name Nirmala?
Nirmala is the name of the successor of Mother Teresa, not the name of Mother Teresa.
What was Mother Teresa's pet?
Mother Teresa had no pets.
Was Mother Teresa a Muslim?
No, Mother Teresa was a Catholic.
Was Mother Teresa a gypsy?
No, Mother Teresa was Albanian.
