Our Lady of Lourdes Health receives marble statue gift

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Our Lady of Lourdes Health in Lafayette, LA, unveiled a new marble statue of Our Lady, gifted by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health Board of Trustees.

The statue, which stands over 6 feet tall, is located at the entrance of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, serving as a welcoming symbol for all who enter the facility.

“This statue of our Blessed Mother was such a generous gesture from the board, gifted to the hospital for all their many contributions to the health system and its ministry,” said Pete Guarisco, FMOLH SVP of Mission Integration.

“We would like to express our immense gratitude for this heartfelt gift,” said Stephanie Manson, President of Our Lady of Lourdes Health. “Not only is it a beautiful work of art, but also a symbol of our faith and the hospital’s beloved patron.”

Our Lady of Lourdes Health was founded by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady in 1949 and has always celebrated its identity as a Catholic healthcare ministry.

The core values guiding the organization include service, reverence and love for all life, joyfulness of spirit, humility, and justice.

The new statue not only enhances the aesthetic of the medical center but also reinforces the spiritual and community values that Our Lady of Lourdes Health embodies.

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