Reverend Mother Placid (Patricia Ann) Dempsey, 85, consecrated nun of the Abbey of Regina Laudis in Bethlehem, died September 27, 2012 at the Abbey after a long illness. Described as a tiny giant, Mother Placid—artist, poet, and guest mistress for over 50 years—touched the lives of thousands of people. Mother Placid's life story and her artwork may be viewed at the Abbey web site: abbeyofreginalaudis.org

Calling hours will be at the Abbey Church of Jesu Fili Mariae on Robert Leather Road in Bethlehem on Friday, September 28th from 2:30–8:30 P.M. and Saturday, September 29th at 8:00 A.M. followed by the Requiem Mass at 10:00 A.M. and burial in the Abbey cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the New Horizons Renovation Project would be gratefully accepted on-line or c/o The Abbey of Regina Laudis, 273 Flanders Road, Bethlehem, CT 06751.

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