MISSION STATEMENT

The Little Sisters of the Poor are an international congregation of Roman Catholic women religious founded in 1839 by Saint Jeanne Jugan. Together with a diverse network of collaborators, we serve the elderly poor in over 30 countries around the world. Continuing the work of Saint Jeanne Jugan, our MISSION is to offer the neediest elderly of every race and religion a home where they will be welcomed as Christ, cared for as family and accompanied with dignity until God calls them to himself. Our VISION is to contribute to the Culture of Life by nurturing communities where each person is valued, the solidarity of the human family a...

Election of Mother General 
and the General Council...
 
 

Continual updates of General Chapter
 

Message of Pope Francis

on the occasion of the General Chapter, 2022...

Recent Events

Torchlight Procession

La Tour St Joseph

Latter-Day Saints Award

Presentation of Award

St. Jeanne Jugan at Valley of the Saints

 Events /see All

Pricing Information
for australia

Our Homes in Oceania

Noumea 1897

Dunedin 1904 

Westen Samoa 1971

Chapel at Easter - St Joseph's Home Melbourne

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May the Peace that Christ brings reign in your hearts and your homes.

May it be strong enought to reach out to our world that  cries out for peace.

Our prayers are with you always.

Journeying

with the

frail elderly