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JERSEY – Little Sisters attend assembly at Beaulieu convent school

Jersey11 October 2014379Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Little Sisters from Jersey were present at the School Assembly at Beaulieu Convent School. 550 girls were at the assembly. Several months ago the Little Sisters in Jersey participated at a two day retreat for young people “Spirit on the Rock” they asked the school chaplain if they could meet the students at Beaulieu…

Pilgrimage to Walsingham

Walsingham10 October 2014257Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Pilgrimage to Walsingham took place on 30th September with 109 pilgrims taking part from the nine Homes of the Province. Mass was celebrated at the shrine, in the Chapel of Reconciliation at 12 noon after which all enjoyed a picnic lunch in the grounds,then assembled for the procession along…

Final Profesesion La Tour Saint Joseph

La Tour St. Joseph26 September 2014551Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mother General Visits London Homes

London - St Anne's, London - St Peter's22 September 2014388Views 0Likes 0Comments

Rita (aged 100 years) welcomes Mother General to St. Peter's Mother General travelled from the Motherhouse in Brittany France, accompanied by Mother Gerard Patricia, Assistant General, to visit St. Peter's Residence from Friday 19th September to Wednesday, 24th. Meetings were held with the Mothers Superior of the London Province - Birmingham, Bristol, Jersey, Leeds, London,…

A Bike Ride for the Little Sisters!

Fundraising1 September 2014325Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Little Sisters are hugely grateful to Mark Collini who raised around £1,000 when he rode in the Prudential Ride London cycling marathon in August. Mark and Sam on the way! Mark writes: "It was a very soggy affair cycling through the remnants of Hurricane Bertha and certainly not the challenge I was expecting. Despite…

Anthony Visits La Tour St. Joseph

La Tour St. Joseph30 August 2014557Views 0Likes 0Comments

Anthony visits La Tour St. Joseph I will forever be grateful for the grace of being part of the day of 26 Little Sisters of the Poor taking their final vows. (Profession perpetuelle) at the Chapel of La Tour St. Joseph, St Pern Village in the north of France where their Mother House is based.…

50 Years a Volunteer

London - St Anne's30 August 2014364Views 0Likes 0Comments

Celebration to mark the 50th Anniversary of Providence Annunciate Micallef as a Volunteer at London, St. Anne’s - On 19th March 1964, the feast of St. Joseph, Providence Micallef knocked on the door of St. Anne's to offer her services to the Home, and was welcomed by Sr. Joseph. Since that day 'Provie' has been a…

Pilgrimage to Aylesford

Aylesford27 August 2014275Views 0Likes 0Comments

Led by the Chaplain, Fr. Digby Samuels, the Little Sisters, Residents and members of the Association Jeanne Jugan from St. Anne's were happy to take part in a pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady and St. Simon Stock at Aylesford, Kent, on Wednesday 20th August. Mother Provincial and a group of Little Sisters, Residents…

150 Years in Birmingham

Birmingham27 August 2014417Views 0Likes 0Comments

The month of May heralded in the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the foundation of our Home in Birmingham. It was on 1st May, the feast of St Joseph the Worker, that the Little Sisters arrived in that City, from Manchester, in 1864. To mark this important milestone Bishop David McGough gladly accepted an invitation…

Lourdes Pilgrims from St. Anne’s

Lourdes27 August 2014285Views 0Likes 0Comments

The pilgrimage to Lourdes, as part of the 25th Westminster Diocesan Pilgrimage, was an unforgettable occasion for Little Sisters and Residents at St. Anne's. It was a remarkable experience from the moment we began our journey, which was very well organised, with everyone ready and open to help wherever necessary. Arriving at the Hotel everyone…

A Celebration of Golden Jubilees

Golden Jubilees24 August 2014278Views 0Likes 0Comments

On 10th June ten Little Sisters met together at Mount St. Joseph's, Leeds, from various Homes across the country to celebrate their Golden Jubilees. They were treated to a concert by staff, residents and volunteers and then took part in a Mass of Thanksgiving in the chapel the following day.

Keeping Us in Suspense!

Bristol24 August 2014279Views 0Likes 0Comments

One of Bristol's most famous land-marks is the Clifton Suspension Bridge, designed (as all quiz aficionados will know) by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and opened in 1864. A quick bit of mental arithmetic will show us that the Bridge, is therefore, celebrating its 150th Anniversary this year - a fact that has not escaped the notice of…

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