Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center Suffers Damage from the Eaton Fire

The Los Angeles Eaton wildfire approaches a crucifix outside Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center.
Photo credit: Fr. Dr. Febin Barose, CP

Late in the evening on Tuesday, January 7, the wildfires driven by high winds in the San Gabriel mountains reached Sierra Madre, California.

All guests, staff and vowed community members at Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center and many of the area residents were safely evacuated.

Please pray for the safety of all those affected by the wildfires in southern California and first responders.

Fr. Febin Barose stands dangerously close to the Eaton fire outside the Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center
Fr. Dr. Febin Barose, CP, Executive Director, watches at the Eaton fire approaches Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center

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