Saint Joseph London Plans Community Prayer Service

Oct. 21 event will include support for patients, families, staff and community

LONDON, Ky. (Oct. 7, 2021) – Saint Joseph London will hold a candlelight prayer service at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, to pray for patients still battling COVID-19, families of those who succumbed to the virus, the health care heroes who continue to care for them and the Laurel County community. The community service follows about six weeks during which groups from area churches gathered around the hospital’s pond and offered prayers of support.

“We were so blessed by the outpouring of prayers and support from area churches throughout the pandemic, but especially in the last few months,” said John Yanes, president, Saint Joseph London. “It has been a difficult time as the number of cases far exceeded any other time during the pandemic. Our staff has worked relentlessly over the past few months to care for patients who were very sick with COVID, and they were inspired by the prayers.”

During the upcoming prayer service, which is open to the community, the fountain in the pond will be colored green and participants will hold candles in support of those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. As it is an outdoor event, weather could impact whether the prayer service is held.

While the number of COVID patients in the hospital and the statewide positivity rate have been declining, the need for safety measures persist. Participants will be asked to social distance and wear a mask during the service.

About CHI Saint Joseph Health
CHI Saint Joseph Health, part of Catholic Health Initiatives, is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with 135 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes and home health agencies. In total, the health system serves patients in 35 counties statewide. CHI Saint Joseph Health is dedicated to building healthier communities by elevating patient care through an integrated physical and behavioral health delivery system. CHI Saint Joseph Health embodies a strong mission and faith-based heritage and works through local partnerships to expand access to care in the communities it serves.

About Saint Joseph London
Saint Joseph London is a 150-bed full-service hospital located in London, Kentucky. Established in 1926, the facility serves patients from southeastern Kentucky, including those from Clay, Laurel, Jackson, Whitley, Knox and Pulaski counties. The current $152 million regional hospital opened in 2010, and offers all private patient rooms, with most overlooking a small lake and garden on the 52-acre healing environment.