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Early Beginnings
The Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Poor began on a winter
day in 1839 when Jeanne Jugan opened her home to an elderly,
poor, blind woman. From this simple response of love, her work
has become a mission which reaches the elderly poor in thirty-one
countries throughout the world.
Mission Statement
As Little Sisters of the Poor, we care for the elderly poor in
the spirit of humble service which we have received from Jeanne
Jugan. We welcome the elderly as we would Jesus Christ himself
and serve them with love and respect until death.
“Be kind, especially with
the infirm. Love them well ...
Oh yes! Be kind. It is a great grace God is giving you.
In serving the aged, it is He Himself whom you are serving.”
- Jeanne Jugan
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Jugan |
Sayings of Jeanne Jugan | Our
Spirituality | Vow
of Hospitality | Expansion
of the Congregation | Little Sisters
in the USA
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