Little Sisters and a group of young people made a pilgrimage in the spirit of St Jeanne Jugan who once said she would love to come to England if she were invited.   Sr Emmanuel, Caroline Sheppard, a true follower of Jeanne, became the first English Little Sister of the Poor and it was in her footsteps that the group of…

The main celebrant at the Mass of thanksgiving on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Foundation of the Home in Leeds was Rt Rev. Marcus Stock, Bishop of Leeds, with Bishop David Konstant, Bishop Emeritus, and eighteen Priests concelebrating.  The celebrations took place on the actual date of the arrival of the Little…

Thanks to the kindness and generosity of a benefactor, the Residents of Bristol were treated to a pre-Christmas dinner at the Golf Club.   Helped by Little Sisters, members of the Association Jeanne Jugan and Volunteers, they thoroughly enjoyed their outing, and their meal.   The staff welcomed them, helping them to the tables and showing great…

Work begins ....... Work continues .... Pat and Bill arrive for the blessing.       Almost ready to begin. Gathering Unveiling           All ready Blessing St Jeanne Jugan pray for us ! .

After Mass on the Feast of the Transfiguration, all processed to the front of the house where the blessing of the statue of St. Jeanne Jugan took place. A framed copy of a newspaper article on the arrival of the Little Sisters in Preston in 1881

Mary reads "The Old Woman of the roads" To mark the feast of Mother Provincial Caroline Emmanuel which took place on 6th August, the Residents and members of the Association Jeanne Jugan, led by our Activities Co-ordinator, Anne, put on a splendid show.   The arrival of the first Little Sisters in Preston in 1881 was portrayed…

Four Little Sisters were happy to come together to celebrate their Golden Jubilee :   Sr. Jacinta Mary of St. John and Sr. Marion Elizabeth, from the community of Birmingham, Sr. Imelda of St. John from Leeds and Sr. Miriam of St. Monica from Manchester.   They were welcomed by the Community and Residents of Jeanne Jugan…

It was all hands on deck for the annual Garden Fete at the Home in Jersey.    Sales, side shows, entertainment were the order of the day which has proved to be an annual 'must' for the Islanders.  Who wouldn't miss it?!        

The Diocesan Festival “Inspire 15” took place on Saturday 20th.June and Sunday 21st. 2015, at the Emmaus Youth Village, Co Durham. Situated in the rolling hills of the Derwent Valley and surrounded by outstanding natural beauty, the Youth Ministry Village is at the heart of the Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle. It is the home…

A group of Residents from the various Homes came together in Leeds for a holiday in pure Yorkshire air! Here are some of the outings they enjoyed.  

The Residents in Manchester made the most of the short-lived heat-wave in July with lunch in the garden and plant potting, which they thoroughly enjoyed!