Villa Voices: Light of Hearts Villa continues to light the way for senior care

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Tags: Light of Hearts Villa , health care

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The newest edition of Villa Voices, which is the bi-annual newsletter of Light of Hearts Villa, highlights all that's been happening over the past several months. It includes an update about the Vincentian Pathways Project, which is dedicated to restoring the historic grounds and gardens surrounding the former Vincentian Sisters of Charity Motherhouse. The newsletter also spotlights a 95-year-old resident who brings laughter and love to her fellow residents, plus provides news updates and more.

Read the full text of the Vincentian Pathways Project article below or access the full newsletter here.

Vincentian Pathways Update: Honoring the Past, Restoring for the Future

Momentum continues to build around the Vincentian Pathways Project, which is dedicated to restoring the historic grounds and gardens surrounding the former Motherhouse. We’re filled with gratitude for the growing community support that is making this vision a reality.

Over the past few months, dedicated volunteers—including residents, staff and friends from near and far—have gathered for hands-on work days to begin clearing brush, pulling weeds and preparing the grounds for restoration. Their efforts have already made a visible difference and set the tone for the care and reverence this space deserves.

One recent highlight was welcoming students from Bedford High School, who came out to help plant native plants along the walkways. These intergenerational efforts are exactly what this project is all about: coming together to honor the legacy of the Sisters who once lovingly tended these grounds, and creating a peaceful, beautiful space that will serve our community for years to come.

Representatives from Light of Hearts Villa have also been out sharing the story, presenting at local garden clubs, meeting with community members and hosting an informational session at the Villa, where several city officials joined and expressed their excitement and encouragement for the project.

Thanks to your generous gifts, nearly half of the $50,000 goal has been raised—bringing the project closer to unlocking a $50,000 matching gift from the DiSanto Family Foundation. Every dollar you give between now and when the goal is met will be doubled—allowing us to fully fund Phase 1 of the restoration.

The excitement around Vincentian Pathways continues to grow, and we are eager to keep the momentum going. Whether you volunteer your time, make a donation or simply help spread the word, you are playing a meaningful role in restoring this sacred space and honoring the legacy of those who came before us.

Light of Hearts Villa is a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System.