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From Nantes to Jersey

Jersey11 April 2015321Views 0Likes 0Comments

A group of 18 Health Care Students from Nantes visited the Home in Jersey on 11th April. On arrival their first interest was the statue of St. Jeanne Jugan recently erected at the entrance to the Home. They were pleased to hear that she was from Brittany and to learn a little of the work…

Following St. Jeanne Jugan in Little Steps

Birmingham, Jeanne Jugan3 April 2015323Views 0Likes 0Comments

An event which touched the hearts of the Little Sisters and Residents of St. Joseph's, Harborne, Birmingham, was the portrayal of excerpts from the life of St. Jeanne Jugan, enacted by four and five year olds in the reception class at St. Thomas More’s school, Sheldon. The Little Sisters were invited to watch this spectacle and thoroughly…

“The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party” – and more!

Jersey, Spring Festival3 April 2015485Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Residents of Jeanne Jugan Residence, JERSEY, were recipients of Awards at the annual Jersey Eisteddfod Spring Festival of Needlework and Creative Arts. Ray Marlow, aged 95, was presented with the Pierre Le Carrie Cup for two beautiful pieces of baby clothes, and also gained certificates. There was a special class where three people could help…

Jersey Welcomes Jeanne Jugan – Again!

Jeanne Jugan, Jersey25 March 2015333Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Little Sisters, Residents, Staff and members of the Association at Jeanne Jugan Residence, Jersey, gathered on the Feast of St. Joseph, for the blessing of the statue of St. Jeanne Jugan, recently erected in the grounds of the Home. It was not the first time that Jeanne had made the trip to the Island! She travelled…

Residents of St. Joseph’s Birmingham Prepare Their Easter Egg Tree

Birmingham, Easter25 March 2015284Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Residents of St. Joseph's, Birmingham, prepare their Easter Egg Tree, and Easter Bonnets. They are encouraged by the Sisters and Staff, who look on admiringly at their handiwork.

St. Anne’s Arts & Crafts

Arts & Crafts, London - St Anne's19 March 2015290Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Residents of St. Anne's show their handiwork to Mother Provincial Caroline Emmanuel, Mother Agnes and Sister Paul. All year round they produce lovely articles varying from Easter chicks to Christmas stockings, not to name hats, scarves, baby knits, cardigans and lots more. They are so versatile. We think our 101 year old is the…

Feast of Consecrated Life, 2nd February 2015

Feast of Consecrated Life, London - St Peter's3 February 2015250Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Little Sisters from St. Peter's joined the religious of the Diocese at a Mass celebrated by Bishop Patrick Lynch at St. George's Cathedral, Southwark to mark the Feast of Consecrated Life on 2nd February. Here we see them at the entrance to the Cathedral, with Fr. Robert Mercer, S.A. a resident Priest at St.…

Jersey’s Joint Jubilee

Jersey, Jubilee23 December 2014308Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sister Cecile and Sister Pascaline proudly displaying the Papal Blessing sent by Pope Francis at the request of the members of the Association Jeanne Jugan in Jersey. The 18th December was a day of joy and thanksgiving for the two Little Sisters - Sr. Cecile, who celebrated her 75th anniversary of Religious Profession, and 24 years of…

Poppies for Newcastle

Newcastle9 November 2014281Views 0Likes 0Comments

We all know that a major artistic installation entitled 'Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red' sees the Tower of London's famous dry moat filled with over 888,000 ceramic poppies to create a powerful visual commemoration for the First World War Centenary. Many have worked hard to produce such a spectacular sight and huge crowds have…

Coffee Morning in Leeds for Little Sisters

Fundraising, Leeds9 November 2014270Views 0Likes 0Comments

A Coffee Morning was held recently at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Leeds, organized by the daughter of one of the Residents and her friends, the proceeds of which was donated to the Home. It was a day of great activity as parishioners, brownies, guides and several other volunteers offered their services…

A Fundraising Training Day at Leeds

Fundraising, Leeds9 November 2014299Views 0Likes 0Comments

To provide for the needs of the elderly poor, St Jeanne Jugan walked the roads of Brittany seeking alms. Knocking on doors, she asked for money and gifts in kind, whatever was needed for her poor. It took a great deal of humility for Jeanne to approach people and ask for help and although she…

Bike Ride Success!

Fundraising26 October 2014362Views 0Likes 0Comments

Cycling 'through the elements of hurricane Bertha' proved a great success and the sum of £1,500 was raised in aid of the Little Sisters. Thank you Mark for this wonderful achievement!

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