Little Sisters of the Poor, Leeds
In 1865 the Little Sisters of the Poor opened a Home in Leeds on Bellvue Road. When that Home could not be adapted to present day needs a new Home, Mount St. Joseph’s, was built in Headingly and opened in December 1971. Unfortunately, in November 2023, RAAC was discovered in the roof of the home and the residents and Little Sisters had to be relocated to new homes. We are grateful for the many residents we have known and served over the years and the many people who have helped us in our mission.
But this is not the end. The Little Sisters hope to return to Leeds and are planning to build a new 25 apartment Extra Care home for the elderly in need. We would be most grateful if you could support us in our new project in Leeds. As our Mother, St Jeanne Jugan used to say, “If God is with us, it will be accomplished.” Thank you for your assistance in accomplishing God’s work.
As it was said when opening the new home we now repeat, “Let God’s House be rebuilt in this Place.”
For more information on our plan for rebuilding see www.lspleeds.co.uk
Join in our efforts to rebuild Leeds by supporting us on Crowdfunder or through an online donation here.
Address
Little Sisters of the Poor
Shire Oak Road
Headingley
Leeds LS6 2DE
Tel: 0113 278 4101
Email: ms.lspleeds@lsplondon.co.uk
Testimonials of Residents who moved from Leeds to Manchester
Some of the Residents recently transferred from our Home in Leeds were happy to share their thoughts and feelings about the transfer. Michael and Denise wrote “Denise and I left Harrogate on March 15th 2023 to move into the Little Sisters Home, Mount St. Joseph where they received a great welcome from Mother Caroline, Sisters, Staff and Residents. We enjoyed our new life there, the Religious, Social and Nursing Care. The meals were excellent. It was a great shock and sadness when we learned that the Home was to close and we would have to find alternative places because the home in Leeds was no longer safe due to RAAC found throughout the roofing. Thanks to the kindness of Mother Provincial Anthony Frances and Mother Kathleen we were offered an Independent Living Flat in Manchester which was furnished and very cosy. We received the same warm welcome from Mother Anna Maria, the Sisters, and Staff and of course the Residents. We have settled in very well finding the same Ethos and daily program the Little Sisters provide worldwide. It is with great gratitude we say Thank You and God Bless the work.”
Teresa Pathe wrote “The morning of January 11th 2024 was a very emotional one, leaving Mount Saint Joseph’s after 12 very happy years there. My two Nieces from Manchester came to drive me away from Yorkshire and into Lancashire. Mother Provincial, Mother Kathleen, Sisters, Staff and friends gave me a good send off. I managed the Goodbyes without flooding the Home. My arrival at St. Joseph’s Manchester was very warm and welcoming from Mother Anna Maria, Sisters, Staff and Residents – Home from Home. Room 31 looked very inviting with gifts and flowers. Although it is very sad about Headingly I feel honoured at being a Resident in Saint Joseph’s Manchester. I am very content and happy. God Bless all who live and work here. Thank You.