Our Lady of Lourdes Unveils New Statue of Our Lady Gifted by the Board of Trustees
July 31, 2025
LAFAYETTE, LA – Our Lady of Lourdes Health, a ministry of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health (FMOLH), was honored to receive and unveil a recent gift from the FMOLH Board of Trustees. The team at Our Lady of Lourdes was gifted a one-of-a-kind marble statue of their namesake. The statue, standing over 6 feet tall, will be housed at the entrance of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette welcoming all who enter through the doors for care.
“This statue of our Blessed Mother was such a generous gesture from the board, gifted to the hospital for all their many contributions to the health system and its ministry,” said FMOLH SVP of Mission Integration, Pete Guarisco. “May it serve as a reminder that Our Lady of Lourdes is a sacred healing space for all who seek care.”
“We would like to express our immense gratitude for this heartfelt gift,” said Stephanie Manson, President of Our Lady of Lourdes Health. “Not only is it a beautiful work of art, but also a symbol of our faith and the hospital’s beloved patron.”
Our Lady of Lourdes Health, founded by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady in 1949, has always celebrated its identity as a Catholic healthcare ministry. The core values guiding the organization include service, reverence and love for all life, joyfulness of spirit, humility, and justice.
About Our Lady of Lourdes Health
Founded by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady in 1949, Our Lady of Lourdes Health is a not–for–profit Catholic healthcare ministry based in Lafayette, Louisiana. With a regional acute care medical center that employs more than 2,800 people, Our Lady of Lourdes Health offers a physician staff of over 850 doctors in a variety of medical and surgical specialties. Lourdes’ services include Centers of Excellence in the areas of Orthopedics, Stroke and a Robotic Surgery Program. Lourdes is home to the only burn unit in Southwest Louisiana and a Commission on Cancer-accredited oncology program. Our Lady of Lourdes operates Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital, a premier 32-bed cardiac facility, and Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital, offering the area’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Level III Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. With additional services including multiple clinics, four imaging locations and a primary care physician network, Lourdes provides easy access to comprehensive care throughout the community. Our Lady of Lourdes is part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System and is driven by its mission to serve all God’s people, especially those most in need. Discover more at LourdesRMC.com.