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Worldwide Expansion. In 1851 a small group of Little Sisters crossed the English Channel to establish the first home outside France in Hammersmith, a suburb of London. Spain followed, then Belgium, Ireland, North Africa and North America. The first truly missionary foundation was made in Calcutta, India in 1882.
July 7, 2020. Dear Friends, In 2018, you joined us in various ways to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the arrival of the Little Sisters of the Poor in the USA. Many of you were at the Thanksgiving Mass held at St. Catherine of Genoa Church on October 28, celebrated by Bishop Reed. Our song in response to the first reading was “The Lord has ...
Jesus Christ — present in the Eucharist and served in the person of the elderly poor — is the center and source of our unity. Saint Jeanne Jugan chose the Holy Family of Nazareth as our model for community life: “See how Jesus, Mary and Joseph loved one another,” she said, “how happy they looked, with what kindness and gentleness they ...
Nov 21, 2017 · Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Oral argument took place on May 6, 2020. On July 8, 2020 the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of the Little Sisters of the Poor, allowing them to continue serving the elderly poor and dying without threat of millions of dollars in fines. Writing for the Court, Justice Thomas said that “For over 150 years, the ...
Little Sisters of the Poor, to whom the Church has entrusted the Apostolic Mission of Hospitality to the Aged poor, welcome the elderly of all nationalities and beliefs. Read More. St Jeanne Jugan. I have been asked to write a few words about the great foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor who I greatly admire and try to follow her ...
For over 100 years, the Little Sisters of the Poor cared for hundreds of souls within the walls of Mullen Home. After the Little Sisters left, it caused the property to revert to ownership by the Archdiocese of Denver. It is a beloved staple in the West Highland neighborhood with many concerned about what comes next. While long-term plans are ...
Little Sisters of the Poor. Oregon, OH Development Office. P.O. Box 221277. Cleveland, OH 44122. 216-450-1225. devoregon@littlesistersofthepoor.org. All contributions and bequests will continue to support our mission of caring for the elderly in our Homes. Click here to donate.
