Founding Sisters Of Saint Agnes Hospital Have A New Home

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — There's a new place of hope and comfort for the founding sisters at Saint Agnes Hospital.

Mary Bubala reports the newly constructed Hackerman-Patz House was dedicated Monday.

The 13,000 square foot, two-story building is the new home for the Daughters of Charity-- founders of Saint Agnes Hospital in 1862.

"This project represents something really for the Daughters of Charity," said Bill Greskovich, VP Operations at Saint Agnes. "It's a residence for the next 8-10 years. They've been here 150 years, and it's a great way for us to celebrate the expansion and revitalization of the project."

The Hackerman-Patz House will eventually give families of long-term treatment patients a place to stay.

Philanthropist Willard Hackerman donated $2 million to make the vision a reality.

"This is a culmination of his generosity, of our vision, of our mission and just a wonderful day for us, the daughters and Mr. Hackerman and his family," said Bonnie Phipps, Saint Agnes Hospital president.

The new building includes a chapel, 16 bedrooms, a kitchen, a community room and a dining room, plus a private garden and Wifi.

"The house itself is simple and beautiful," said Sister Ellen LaCapria. "It's new, and after living in a building that was built over 40 years ago, having a new building is very special. But the special piece is that we are able to stay on campus."

The new house is part of Saint Agnes' $200 million campus wide expansion.