NewsJune 26, 2015
Saint Francis Medical Center opens its new expansion with an open house, statue installation and a blessing from Bishop James Vann Johnston, Jr.
Glenn Landberg and Fred Lynch
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


The statue of St. Francis of Assisi outside the main entrance of Saint Francis Medical Center, Thursday, June 25, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The statue of St. Francis of Assisi outside the main entrance of Saint Francis Medical Center, Thursday, June 25, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Rev. William Hennecke, left, holds a bucket of holy water as Bishop James Vann Johnston, Jr. blesses the expansion of Saint Francis Medical Center, Friday, June 26, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Rev. William Hennecke, left, holds a bucket of holy water as Bishop James Vann Johnston, Jr. blesses the expansion of Saint Francis Medical Center, Friday, June 26, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Bishop James Vann Johnston, Jr. sprinkles holy water in the atrium at Saint Francis Medical Center during a blessing of the expansion, Friday, June 26, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Bishop James Vann Johnston, Jr. sprinkles holy water in the atrium at Saint Francis Medical Center during a blessing of the expansion, Friday, June 26, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Father Brendan Walsh holds a book of blessings for Bishop James Vann Johnston, Jr. during a blessing over the opening of the expansion and renovation of Saint Francis Medical Center, Friday, June 26, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Father Brendan Walsh holds a book of blessings for Bishop James Vann Johnston, Jr. during a blessing over the opening of the expansion and renovation of Saint Francis Medical Center, Friday, June 26, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Bishop James Vann Johnston, Jr. moves through a crowd to say a final prayer after blessing the expansion of Saint Francis Medical Center, Friday, June 26, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Bishop James Vann Johnston, Jr. moves through a crowd to say a final prayer after blessing the expansion of Saint Francis Medical Center, Friday, June 26, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Marketing director Felecia Blanton leads a tour at the Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Marketing director Felecia Blanton leads a tour at the Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


The statue of St. Francis of Assisi is lowered into place outside the main entrance of Saint Francis Medical Center by the facilities construction crew, Thursday, June 25, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The statue of St. Francis of Assisi is lowered into place outside the main entrance of Saint Francis Medical Center by the facilities construction crew, Thursday, June 25, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The board room is seen at the Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The board room is seen at the Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Dr. Louis Kouo, left, and Dr. Chris Jung take in the view from the fifth floor at the Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Dr. Louis Kouo, left, and Dr. Chris Jung take in the view from the fifth floor at the Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Terri Culberson, left, Brandi Mackenberg and Rick Feiner enjoy refreshments on the fifth floor at the Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Terri Culberson, left, Brandi Mackenberg and Rick Feiner enjoy refreshments on the fifth floor at the Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
Guests enjoy refreshments on the fifth floor at the Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
Guests enjoy refreshments on the fifth floor at the Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
Marlene Lyon, left, Peggy Slinkard and Shawana Wade pose for a photo at the Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
Marlene Lyon, left, Peggy Slinkard and Shawana Wade pose for a photo at the Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


The statue of St. Francis of Assisi is lowered into place outside the main entrance of Saint Francis Medical Center by the facilities construction crew, Thursday, June 25, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The statue of St. Francis of Assisi is lowered into place outside the main entrance of Saint Francis Medical Center by the facilities construction crew, Thursday, June 25, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
Louise Seyer, left, Rick Kennard, Chris Kennard and Vince Seyer pose for a photo at the Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
Louise Seyer, left, Rick Kennard, Chris Kennard and Vince Seyer pose for a photo at the Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
Rosie Danker, left, Rashanne LaBruyere, Beth Bohnsack, Sonya Norman and Lori Pettet pose for a photo at the Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
Rosie Danker, left, Rashanne LaBruyere, Beth Bohnsack, Sonya Norman and Lori Pettet pose for a photo at the Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
Steven C. Bjelich, left, CEO of Saint Francis Medical Center; Marilyn Curtis, vice president of professional services; Dottie Worley, project director; and Mark Culberson, project manager, pose for a photo at the Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
Steven C. Bjelich, left, CEO of Saint Francis Medical Center; Marilyn Curtis, vice president of professional services; Dottie Worley, project director; and Mark Culberson, project manager, pose for a photo at the Saint Francis Medical Center open house Friday, June 26, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Debbie Huckabee recites the prayer of St. Francis after watching the installation of the statue outside the main entrance of Saint Francis Medical Center, Thursday, June 25, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Debbie Huckabee recites the prayer of St. Francis after watching the installation of the statue outside the main entrance of Saint Francis Medical Center, Thursday, June 25, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


The statue of St. Francis of Assisi is lowered into place outside the main entrance of Saint Francis Medical Center by the facilities construction crew, Thursday, June 25, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The statue of St. Francis of Assisi is lowered into place outside the main entrance of Saint Francis Medical Center by the facilities construction crew, Thursday, June 25, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


A plaque tells about the history of the statue of St. Francis of Assisi outside the main entrance of Saint Francis Medical Center, Thursday, June 25, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com A plaque tells about the history of the statue of St. Francis of Assisi outside the main entrance of Saint Francis Medical Center, Thursday, June 25, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


The statue of St. Francis of Assisi outside the main entrance of Saint Francis Medical Center, Thursday, June 25, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The statue of St. Francis of Assisi outside the main entrance of Saint Francis Medical Center, Thursday, June 25, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Bishop James Vann Johnston, Jr. sprinkles holy water in a patient room as he blesses the expansion of Saint Francis Medical Center, Friday, June 26, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Bishop James Vann Johnston, Jr. sprinkles holy water in a patient room as he blesses the expansion of Saint Francis Medical Center, Friday, June 26, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Bishop James Vann Johnston, Jr. sprinkles holy water as he blesses the expansion of Saint Francis Medical Center, Friday, June 26, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Bishop James Vann Johnston, Jr. sprinkles holy water as he blesses the expansion of Saint Francis Medical Center, Friday, June 26, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
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