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St. Charles Borromeo parishioner Emelie Weil of Milan celebrated her 110th birthday on Nov. 20, 2009. During 11 decades, she has acquired skills in nursing, playing the piano, painting, tatting and basket weaving. When she was complimented on a beautiful handmade basket on Jan. 17, Emelie smiled and replied, “Flatter me like that and it will go to my head.” (Photo by Mary Ann Wyand)

At 110 years old, Emelie Weil says Catholic faith has sustained her through life

At 110, St. Charles Borromeo parishioner Emelie Weil of Milan has lived during the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. She was born on Nov. 20, 1899, in northern Kentucky and has lived during 10 papacies and 20 presidencies.

 

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