The Little Sisters of the Poor were surrounded by Residents, Associates, Volunteers, friends and families at the Mass of Thanksgiving, celebrated at St Thomas's Church, to thank God for the presence of the Little Sisters on the Island over the past 133 years. Bishop Philip Egan of Portsmouth was the main celebrant, assisted by Priest…
Residents, Families, Staff, Associates and Volunteers all took part in the living cribs in all the Home. Here are some if the photos for you to enjoy.
The Residents at St Joseph's, Newcastle, prepare poppies for their own display in the Home. They also visited the Flower Festival of Remembrance at Trinity Methodist Church Gosforth, which was being held in aid of the Royal British Legion and Help for Heroes. They were absolutely enthralled by the flowers and exhibits of the First World…
The Residents of St Joseph's, Bristol, along with their families and friends, enjoyed an afternoon with a difference when they welcomed fourteen special birds in their garden.
The Little Sisters from several houses in the Province participated at the Eucharistic Congress in Liverpool. A 'Vocation Exhibition was prepared at St Patrick's Church Liverpool. Many Priests, Brothers and religious were present and happy to share their experiences with each other and the people who visited the various stalls.
The Homes throughout the world celebrated the Feast of St Jeanne Jugan in various ways. Leeds added a special touch by producing figurines made from clay, portraying St Jeanne surrounded by Residents.
World Meeting of Families
The Little Sisters of the Poor were among the many religious, priests and brothers who held stalls at the RDS Exhibition centre with banners, books, leaflets and information about the various Orders and Congregation. Our International Community from India, Nairobi, Nigeria, Scotland, Ireland and England were happy to meet many people from…
Over the past few months the Residents in MANCHESTER have been busy in the construction industry. With the help of the activities coordinator and volunteers they have been building a house, not with bricks, but with one thousand buttons ! Everyone put so much effort into it and enjoyed every minute.
A young friendly and conscientious volunteer enjoys giving his time to help others.
A Resident, 104 years of age, surrounded by Little Sisters and a Volunteer
The children of St Urban's school, Headingley, were delighted to present a cheque in outstanding sum of £1,505 to the Little Sisters in Leeds. This was the result of their 'Fun Run' and other events that they had organised for the Home. Thank you children of St Urban's - God bless you!
Father Michael Gallagher celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of his ordination on the 17th July 2018. He was ordained on the 17th July 1958 at the Priory of Our Lady of England Storrington West Sussex by Bishop Cyril Cowderoy. Father Gallagher is a member of the Canons Regular of Premontre founded by Saint Nobert in 1121.
After the…
The community and residents from Manchester were happy to welcome twenty young people from various countries: Poland, Mexico, Spain, South America, and England. The girls were participating in a language Camp for three
weeks. During their visit to the Home they entertained the residents with songs, accompanied with guitar, and shared their experiences.
