California candidates attend orientation

Five Providence Candidate-Associates and their companions gather with Sister Diane Mason (foreground) for a photo.

It was a beautiful day in Coachella, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 3, for five Providence Candidate-Associates and their companions to participate in an orientation about the Providence Associate Relationship. Several sisters, two Providence Associates and a few friends gathered in the home of Sisters Concetta Bañez, Loretta Picucci and Carol Nolan for a day of introductions, prayer, conversation and dinner.

During the orientation, Providence Associate Pat Ruck renewed her commitment for five years.

Pat Ruck signs her commitment form as Sister Diane Mason looks on.