Institute Sisters Celebrate 80 Years

They prayed together. They sang together. They ate together. They told jokes. Seven sisters from the Institute St. Joseph (of Le Puy) spent the last weekend of August at the Centre to celebrate their 80th birthday. They had a meal of paella on Saturday night and cannelle for a déjeuner celebration on Sunday along with an apéritif and scrumptious appetizers. The crowning touch was a chocolate gnosh cake from one of the best local bakeries of Le Puy, and a sparkling wine digestive. The Centre has long been a place for programs, retreats, and pilgrimages. Lately, it has also become a place for celebration. This one was particularly inspiring to see friends gather together after many years of life, love, ministry, and community.