Little Sisters of the Poor in India
At the service of the elderly Poor
About Us
The Little Sisters of the Poor are an international congregation, founded in 1839 by Saint Jeanne Jugan. We welcome into our Homes the elderly poor, abandoned and destitute, irrespective of caste, creed or religion, providing them with basic necessities of food, clothing, shelter and medical relief, accompanying them with love and devotion till the end of their lives. We serve the elderly poor as our unique mission in over 32 countries around the world with the collaboration of Associates Jeanne Jugan, Salaried Personnel, Volunteers, Friends and Benefactors.
Saint Jeanne Jugan - Foundress
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Jeanne Jugan, also known as Sister Mary of the Cross, was a French woman who became known for the dedication of her life to the neediest of the elderly poor. Her service resulted in the establishment of the Little Sisters of the Poor, who care for the elderly who have no other resources throughout the world. She has been declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
200th Birth Anniversary of Father Ernest Lelievre
Father Ernest Lelievre
Father Ernest Lelievre was born in Valenciennes, France on 13th April 1826.
His mother was Adèle Bernard-Beaussier. She passed away in 1837 when Ernest was only 11 years old.
His father was Mr. Lelièvre, a man from a wealthy and prominent family. Following his first wife's death, he married her sister, Élisabeth Bernard.
Missionary Travels
Father Ernest was ordained in 1855 and immediately became an auxiliary priest for the Little Sisters of the Poor. He spent his life traveling the globe to help establish new homes for the elderly poor.
- He traveled extensively across Europe and North America.
- He helped establish foundations in places as far as Oceania (such as planning a home in Melbourne, Australia).
- He donated his own inheritance and time to gain official canonical approval from Rome for the congregation. -- The official cause for Father Ernest Lelièvre’s canonization is currently being promoted.
The Inauguration of Father Lelièvre's path.
To honor the anniversary of the death of Father Ernest Lelièvre, the sisters officially opened and dedicated a walkway or trail on the grounds of La Tour Saint Joseph, the Mother House of the Little Sisters of the Poor on 27th July 2026. This path serves as a tribute to his immense missionary work in expanding their global community.
THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL FOR HIS DEDICATION AT THE SERVICE OF THE CONGREGATION AND FOR HIS LOVE FOR THE
ELDERLY POOR.
REGINA VICTORIA FRANCIS
ANTHONY ROSE PRIYANKA
REGINA VICTORIA FRANCIS and ANTHONY ROSE PRIYANKA, the postulants share how they welcomed God's call to become Little Sisters of the Poor
A CALL TO FOLLOW JESUS IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF SAINT JEANNE JUGAN
Regina Victoria Francis and Anthony Rose Priyanka are Postulants now.
If you feel that God is calling you to become a Little Sister of the Poor or to know more about them, kindly contact the Home closest to you.
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