The Division of Mission and Ministry invites the OLLU community to celebrate Founders’ Week Nov. 1–7, honoring the Sisters of the Congregation of Divine Providence and the mission they continue to inspire.
The Sisters founded OLLU in 1895 and remain the university’s sponsoring organization. Throughout the week, students, faculty, and staff can honor loved ones, meet the Sisters, and explore how Providence shapes lives. Learn more about OLLU’s history.
Honor a loved one
Bring framed photos of deceased loved ones to Elliott House by Friday, Oct. 30, for the altar in Sacred Heart Conventual Chapel. Paper 5-by-7-inch frames will be available for unframed photos. Write your name, phone number and email address on the back of each photo or frame. Photos may be picked up at Elliott House beginning Monday, Nov. 9.
Founders’ Week events
Sunday, Nov. 1 | All Saints’ Day Liturgy and Founders’ Week Kickoff
7 p.m. | Sacred Heart Conventual Chapel
Join a procession led by Danza Azteca Matachines, remember the saints and departed loved ones, and honor OLLU’s founders. Participants may bring photos for the altarcito/ofrenda and write loved ones’ names in the Book of Life. The gathering will also introduce the Sisters of the Living Legacy of the CDPs.
Monday, Nov. 2 | Día de los Muertos Procession and Ofrenda Blessings
12:30 p.m. | Begins in Sacred Heart Conventual Chapel
Gather for prayer before a procession to bless ofrendas in Main, Moye, Metz and the MARC. A reception with aguas frescas and pan de muerto will follow in the Library Learning Commons on the second floor.
Tuesday, Nov. 3 | Pan Dulce with the CDPs
9:30–10:30 a.m. | Sr. Annie B’s Cafeteria, near Starbucks
Meet the Sisters of the Congregation of Divine Providence and enjoy a sweet treat.
Wednesday, Nov. 4 | First Gen Fest
Noon–2 p.m. | Mall Area
Visit the Mission and Ministry table to write a postcard thanking the CDP Sisters for their contributions to the university community.
Thursday, Nov. 5 | “How Do You Know?” Providence Unfiltered
7–9 p.m. | Main 311
Explore questions about vocation, school, relationships, careers and spirituality with Sister Melissa Cessac, CDP, director of Campus Ministry at Providence Catholic School; Sister Christina Chavez, CDP, charism and vocation promoter for the Congregation of Divine Providence; and Natalia “Mel” Rivera, an OLLU alumna and religion professor at Providence Catholic School.
Have a question for the panel? Submit it by Friday, Oct. 30, through the Founders’ Week Discussion and Questions form.