Constance Abbey founder paralyzed in California bike accident
Roger Wolcott (second from right) does an intro for a group of “Praying Pelicans” for Constance Abbey. He and Margery (right) were Youth leaders at St. Aidan's in California for almost 10 years just after they married. They still get along well with youth. (Submitted by Margaret Smith/Constance Abbey)
Roger Wolcott, 74, and his wife, Margery, started Constance Abbey in 2013 to meet the needs of homeless people by living among them.
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