Mary's Meadow Blessing and Dedication

Mary’s Meadow at Providence Place was blessed and dedicated on September 15, 2009, the feast day of Our Lady of Sorrows, patroness of the Sisters of Providence, who sponsor the ministry.

The first of its type in Massachusetts, Mary’s Meadow is designed around the “Small House” concept, a social rather than medical model in the delivery of short term rehabilitation services and long term skill nursing care.

Attorney Jack Ferriter, a long-time friend of the Sisters of Providence (SP), served as master of ceremonies for the event. Sister Joan Mullen, then President of the Sisters of Providence, and Sister Mary Caritas, who were both pivotal in the planning for Mary’s Meadow, were the main speakers.

The Most Reverend Bishop Timothy McDonnell, Bishop of Springfield, presided during the blessing and dedication segment of the program. After praising the Sisters of Providence for their foresight in meeting the needs of the people in Western Massachusetts, he entered Mary’s Meadow, accompanied by Reverend Mr. Thomas Callahan, Deacon, of Holy Cross Church in Holyoke, and a small contingent of Sisters, to bless the central chapel and each of the four houses.

Tours for the guests in attendance followed.

   

   

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