August/September Exciting Events
August/September Exciting Events Well, the dog days of summer most certainly were not boring! In August we celebrate St. Jeanne Jugan’s, foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor, feast day on the 28th. Our Residents put on a play about her life and how she started the work of the Little Sisters of the Read more…
2015 Pot of Gold Winner Newsletter
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World Meeting of Families Recap
Above you will find a slideshow produced by our national Home to recap the exciting events of the World Meeting of Families, here in Philadelphia.
St. Jeanne Jugan Pot of Gold Raffle 2015
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Sizzling Summer Fun
Sizzling Summer Fun The last three months have flown by, full of activities and outdoor fun, now that nice, warm, sunny days are upon us. May kicked off the season, with Mother’s Day, May Crowning, and Memorial Day – all signs that spring was here in full force and summer was on its Read more…
July 20 Was Paint Day!
July 20 Was Paint Day! On July 20, the Little Sisters, Residents, staff and friends of our home participated in the creation of a mural that will be erected as a memorial to the Holy Father’s Visit to our beloved city. The mural is being orchestrated by the Mural Arts Program, a Philadelphia institution Read more…
Spring Concert: Scythian
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A Spectacular Spring and Blessed Easter!
A Spectacular Spring and Blessed Easter! Finally with the start of March, the days started warming up and stayed brighter longer. With great anticipation, everyone looked forward for spring to arrive! Our days were further brightened by the presence of about 10 students from snowy Boston University, who came “south” and spent their spring break Read more…
February Frolics
February Frolics After a busy December, things came to a halt in January, with Residents, staff and Sisters coming down with various colds and viruses. After a month of recuperation, everyone was bored with cabin fever and ready for something to do. Luckily, February was full of fun events! To make sure everyone would stay Read more…
Christmas Blessings
Christmas Blessings What better way to start the Advent season than by the Resident Retreat, led by Fr. Dennis Gill, rector of Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral. The Residents spent December 2nd in prayer and reflection, preparing for the arrival of the Christ Child. Another important spiritual event occurred on December 8, feast of Read more…