As part of our 150th Anniversary Celebration this year, many of us went to Bradford, PA to celebrate with the people there. Many of our sisters are natives of Bradford, Lewis Run, and the surrounding areas. We began with liturgy at Saint Bernard's. Then everyone went across the street to a hall where there was a lovely reception.
Our sisters served in the schools in that area for many years. Although I have never ministered in Bradford, it was wonderful to hear the memories shared and the comments about how the sisters reached out to people. There was a wall filled with cards congratulating us and thanking us for our years of service that were made by children who probably were born long after the sisters were gone from the area. The old school is torn down now and a Tops supermarket is in its place. As one woman said, "Little do people know they are shopping on hallowed ground."
I am happy that I went to this celebration as it has helped me know a little more of our history in Bradford and the people whose lives were touched by our sisters.
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