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...

NEWS AND EVENTS

Eight Jubilarians celebrate

St. Jeanne Jugan at Valley of the Saints

Death of last founding member...

Caring for

environment

Coming Event

Second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 24th July, 2022

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Journeying with

the frail elderly

Chapel at Easter - St Joseph's Home Melbourne

Our Motherhouse in Spring 
La Tour St Joseph

Our Homes in Oceania / See All

Pricing Information
for australia

Dunedin 1904 

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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