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As a young woman, Vicenta Ortiz-Martinez became so inspired by Our Lady of Guadalupe that she joined the Dominican Order of Sisters with the idea of devoting her life to God. But as she became a novice, she began experiencing health problems.
"I loved my time in the convent but the climate in Racine, Wis., didn't agree with me and I kept having fainting spells. I guess the nuns didn't think I would be of much use to them, so they dismissed me and I came back to Santa Fe," she said.See the full content of this document
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100-Year-Old Says Faith Keeps Her Alive
That setback did not deter Martinez. In fact, she believes that her deep spirituality has contributed to her longevity -- she'll be celebrating her 100t...
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