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
