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A Living History Vignette

- University Place

Bound for Passage

West Lafayette, IN –September 5, 2019 –University Place in West Lafayette, part of the Franciscan Communities, is hosting “Bound for Passage” on Monday, October 7, from 2:30 pm-3:30 pm.

Forced from her home in Ireland, Maggie Delaney, along with her husband and children, came to the American colonies as an indentured servant hoping to find a better life. Instead, she found sorrow and hardship as human property. Listen as Maggie reveals how thousands of our ancestors came to America in the 17th and 18th centuries.

This is Parson John Living History presentation will take place at 1700 Lindberg Road in West Lafayette. Seating is limited and light refreshments will be served. Please make your reservation before October 1 to 765-464-5611 or jesmith@franciscancommunities.org.

About Franciscan Communities

Franciscan Communities is a subsidiary of Franciscan Ministries and is sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago. They provide quality senior living and compassionate healthcare services including independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, rehabilitation services and more. Franciscan Communities are located in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.

About Franciscan Ministries

Franciscan Ministries is a nonprofit Catholic system offering senior living, healthcare and community-based services. Franciscan Ministries provides home-and-community based healthcare services to support families and their loved ones. Additionally, they support young, at-risk women seeking a Catholic, secondary education, and operate a family violence prevention center and shelter.

For more information about Franciscan Ministries, call (800) 524-6126 or go to www.franciscanministries.org.