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The Columbia, Pennsylvania, center is located 35 miles east of Harrisburg in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains and a short distance from the Susquehanna River. This center was founded in the late 1920s and sits on approximately 142 acres of farm land. Visitors and residents enjoy walking paths and reflective grottos.

With living facilities for approximately 70, the central house also has meeting space and dining facilities. The Precious Blood Spirituality Center offers retreats, workshops and conferences for religious, as well as lay people.

Also located on the property is St. Anne's Retirement Community, a residence for the elderly infirmed, and an independent living community which sits on several acres.

Sr. Margaret Washington offers the cup to Catherine Zealberg, an Associate, during a celebration of the Mass.
A view of the Precious Blood Spiritual Center from the main entrance, and a panaramic view of the Columbia Center and Precious Blood Spiritual Center.

The entrance of the Precious Blood Spiritual Center.
The Precious Blood Spiritual Center.

An example of the scenery encountered as you stroll down a lane at the Columbia Center.
The main chapel at Columbia Center. The stained glass windows behind the altar refect the Seven Blood Sheddings of Jesus.

Sisters and visitors process from the Chapel at the conclusion of a Eucharistic Celebration.
The glow from the stained glass window illuminates the evening dark.

The smiles of Sr. Benedict (Bakarich), Sr. Andrea (Puskarich) and Sr. Bernard (Juretic) reflect a total of more than 225 years as Adorers.
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