Sister Trinita: A Lifetime of Love and Healing in Jackson
Article adapted from “Sister Trinita’s Legacy – A Heart for God” originally published by Marilyn Tinnin, Mississippi Christian Living. It…
Our Lady of the Lake’s Growth Through a Sister’s Eyes
Sister Helen Cahill, FMOL, has been part of our ministry for more than 50 years. As you can tell from her family name, she emigrated from County Cork, Ireland, to the U.S in 1962. Growing up there she was exposed to many missionaries, who inspired her, making a commitment to join the Franciscan Missionaries of…
Addressing Social Determinants of Health: A Mission-Driven Approach to Community Care
Patients’ healthcare isn’t confined to a doctor’s office. Most of a person’s health and well-being is determined by factors other than illness or medical conditions. These social determinants of health (SDOH) are the focus of the latest episode of our podcast, The Doctor Will Hear You Now. Our guests are both from Our Lady of…
St. Francis Health: How It Started … How It’s Going
WHERE WE CAME FROM In 1911, six Franciscan Sisters left their homes in Calais, France, and selflessly set sail crossing the ocean at the request of Bishop Van de Ven of Alexandria, Louisiana, to open a hospital there. The Sisters called by God for this mission included: Sister Angelique Van Bockstale, Sister Brigida Comerford, Sister…
A Commitment to Children’s Health
Continuing their long-term partnership with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, BASF pledged $150,000 in programmatic support through directed giving and event sponsorship. As part of its goal to meet social responsibility through community support, BASF’s multiyear commitment continues the company’s investment in pediatric healthcare across greater Baton Rouge. “On behalf of our 1,200…
Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital Offers Families a Home Away from Home
Families of children receiving medical treatment at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital will now be able to have all the comforts of home while remaining just steps from their child’s bedside inside the brand-new Ronald McDonald Family Room. The Family Room offers onsite respite, lodging, food, and compassionate family-centered care to keep…
Our Lady of Lourdes Invests in Acadiana’s Children
Louisiana summers are relentless, but Acadiana families have a brand-new respite, Our Lady of Lourdes Interactive Water Adventure at Moncus…
International Roots of Our Health System
Our health system was founded by immigrant missionaries who traveled from France, to Louisiana. In 1911, these six brave women,…
Women at the Helm of Healthcare: A Tradition of Providing Healing and Hope for Our Communities
Our Sisters were unquestionably pioneers—women, founding a healthcare system in the deep South—proving beyond doubt that women can be exceptional leaders.Our health system’s story began more than 110 years ago when the traveled from Europe and established Louisiana as their new home. They immediately began caring for the sick and needy and, two years later,…
