Intergenerational solidarity isn’t an option but a question of justice. The world that we have received belongs to those who will follow us. Our world is a free gift from God that we need to share with everyone. Jeanne Jugan showed us the example of how we should live as a big family and…

To Residents, Staff, Sisters, AJJ, Volunteers, Families and Friends We would like to prepare together the Feast Day of Saint Jeanne Jugan. Could you please share your reflections, your thoughts or what you feel and want to share about what the person of Jeanne Jugan means to you. You can also send your prayer intentions…

To Residents, Staff, Sisters, AJJ, Volunteers, Families and Friends We would like to prepare together the Feast Day of Saint Jeanne Jugan. Could you please share your reflections, your thoughts or what you feel and want to share about what the person of Jeanne Jugan means to you. You can also send your prayer intentions……

Activities at St Joseph's home, Newcastle. Sisters and staff are working extremely hard to ensure they bring joy to the Residents.

Happy birthday to Sheila Tobin who celebrated her birthday recently at our Leeds home. Best Wishes Sheila, we hope you had a wonderful day!  

A kind visit to St Anne’s Home to bring joy and gifts for the Residents and wine, (and flowers for the Sisters!!). They were happy to welcome Ruby Wax, OBE,  she is an award-winning actress, comedian, author and mental health campaigner. The Kindness Offensive – Performing Random Acts of Kindness They count beneficiaries and supporters…

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…