IN THE MEDIA: Marian Center dedicates new play and fitness area

May 22, 2017
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By: Archdiocese of Miami

Staff, students celebrate, credit late founder for "sprinkling her magic" from heaven\


MIAMI GARDENS | On what would have been the 97th birthday of Sister Lucia Ceccotti, their founder and guiding light, Marian Center students and staff celebrated by dedicating a new fitness zone/play area at the school.

“Sister Lucia blesses us with her knowledge and wisdom,” said PTA president Toni Acocella. “She continues to sprinkle her magic on the Marian Center. She is in heaven working for us. Let’s all wish Sister Lucia a happy birthday!”

Acocella was joined at the May 5 event by the Marian Center’s parents, board members and archdiocesan officials, including Archbishop Thomas Wenski, who tried out one of the new playground’s four slides after the ribbon-cutting and blessing.

“This is wonderful. It’s good to get in shape, myself included,” he said afterward. “I hope you students will play and exercise and become strong in both body and spirit.”



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