Celebrating God’s Favor

Celebrating God’s Favor

Last December 8, Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates and friends kicked off a yearlong celebration of the 150th anniversary of the sisters? arrival in the West.? (Walla Walla got an early start with a special prayer service on November 20 at the home of Providence Associates Charles and Mary Ruzicka. So did Yakima, with a Mass and gathering on December 7 at Emilie House.)

Other celebrations were:

  • Burbank – a liturgy at Providence High School in the Student Activity Center
  • Great Falls – special prayers of thanksgiving
  • Portland – Mass at Providence Portland Medical Center, Our Lady of Providence Chapel, followed by a reception
  • Seattle – Mass in the chapel at St. Joseph Residence, followed by a reception
  • Spokane – Mass in the chapel at Mount St. Joseph, followed by a reception