Valencia, Spain, May 23, 2012 / 11:05 am
An elderly woman considered the “dean” of the Caritas volunteers in the Archdiocese of Valencia, Spain celebrated her 100th birthday this past weekend with a Mass of thanksgiving.
Clotilde Veniel, who continues to visit the sick and to actively work with Caritas in Valencia – which she helped found – celebrated her birthday surrounded by friends and family, including two of her sons, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
After the Mass, she and her family celebrated with a dinner at their home, which was decorated with one hundred roses and balloons.
According to the AVAN news agency, Veniel is known in Caritas for her joy and commitment to pastoral work.