Liturgy and Blessing of Providence Hospital

In his homily given at the Mass to dedicate a new chapel at Providence Hospital in Centralia, WA, Archbishop Murphy emphasized the importance of blessing this sacred space where all people can celebrate the gift of Jesus’ presence. He made the connection between the chapel and the healing power of Jesus Christ. The archbishop elaborated by stating the following, “This is a sacred place. This is a holy place. This is a place where people will have the opportunity to meet their God so that they will know their God in all the moments of their lives.”