The word “novena” is Latin for “nine.” Novenas are a traditional form of prayer consisting of public or private prayers repeated for nine consecutive days. Our sisters, along with our priests, brothers and lay members, collectively known as the Missionary Cenacle Family, have been praying a perpetual novena to the Holy Spirit from 1913 to this […]
Sister Patricia Kelly of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Sr. Patricia Kelly of the Immaculate Heart of Mary was born to John and Helena Kelly in Scranton, PA on April 1, 1937. She was baptized at St. Peter’s Cathedral parish on April 11, 1937. Pat was the third of four children. Her three brothers are John, Jerry (deceased), and Jim. Pat was also close […]