DETROIT — People around the United States and the world celebrated Blessed Teresa of Calcutta this week on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of her birth. Though she died 13 years ago, “Mother Teresa” is vividly remembered for how she lived for the poor.
At St. Paul (Albanian) Parish, Rochester Hills, a statue of Blessed Teresa was unveiled Thursday at a celebration of the nun’s life.
“As an Albanian, I’m very proud, because she was Albanian,” said Kola Gjokaj, president of the parish council.
But he said the primary meaning of Mother Teresa’s life for Albanians is the same as for others — that of a wonderful mother who loved and helped people all over the world.
And Gjokaj, 54, said the significance of Mother Teresa is felt not only by people his age, but by young Albanian-Americans, as well.
