According to estimates by the UN World Health Organization (WHO), 1 in 6 people aged over 60 suffers from abuse – that means nearly 141 million people globally. This number might be much higher as elder abuse is one of the most hidden and under-reported violations. On several occasions, Pope Francis has underscored the value…

From Friday 10th to Friday 24th July we will be ‘cycling’ from St. Joseph’s Home in Manchester to La Tour, our Mother House in St. Pern, Brittany, a total of 486 miles. Between us we hope to cover 35 miles a day, so follow our progress to cheer us on.    We are raising funds…

Archbishop Bernard Longley of Birmingham, celebrated Mass to show prayerful gratitude for all our nurses and doctors, carers in hospices, hospices and care homes and, indeed, those who are carers at home. Do this and life is yours. …..We shall never forget 2020..For those of you who have been caring for hospital patients, for care…

Towards the end of 1839, possibly in the first cold days of winter, Jeanne came to a decision, she brought an old woman home with Her, Anne Chauvin who was blind and infirm. It is related that to get Up the narrow stairs of the house, Jeanne carried her on her back. What is certain…

  Ali Nesbitt from Asda in Benwell brought donations for an afternoon tea for the residents to cheer everyone up.   We thank you Ali and Asda for this contribution, it was wonderful.

We didn't want to miss the Ascot races this year and we were fortunate to have many horses available to race at our Home in Manchester.  'The Queen' was delighted to accept the invitation to join us for this wonderful exciting event.  The races were a great success and the winners were thrilled with their…

Gertrude De Souza was happy to celebrate her 99th Birthday in Manchester  with the Little Sisters, staff and  residents, she received many cards and gifts from her family and friends. One of the staff represented Pavarotti and sang several songs. Music, dances and cheer were appreciated by everyone during the afternoon.    …

Wonderful pictures of Millie and the Pansies. The seeds were donated by an Associate and lovingly tended by Millie. Our Gardens are beautiful and we take great pride in keeping them well maintained. The vivid colours brighten up our day.

Best Wishes to Kathleen Holland who celebrated her 95th this week & Mary Moss celebrated her 93rd birthday this week  in St Peter's Residence, London.          

Pope Francis said in January of this year: “The ‘richness of many years’ is a richness of people, of each individual person who has many years of life, experience, and history behind them, it is the precious treasure that takes form in the journey of life of each man and woman, whatever their origins, provenance,…

Gifts from Northern Gas to Leeds also a very good Samsung tablet for the residents to use for Whatsapp video calls with their families. St Peters received gifts from Morrisons. Leeds - Sr Bernard with gifts from Northern Gas;                 St Peter's -  Sr Monica…

Our gardens have been landscaped beautifully and our gardeners have maintained them during the current pandemic to give pleasure to our residents, sisters and staff.