St. Joseph's Home for Elderly

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 and the wisdom of age are celebrated, and the compassionate love of Christ is shared with all.

Our VALUES

• REVERENCE for the sacredness of human life and for the uniqueness of each person, especially those who are poorest and/or weakest. This is reflected in care that is holistic and person-centered.
• FAMILY SPIRIT: a spirit of joyful hospitality embracing all with open arms, hearts and minds; fostering participation in the life of the home and rejecting all forms of discrimination.
• HUMBLE SERVICE: the desire to raise others up and to put their needs before our own; an appreciation of simple, everyday tasks and experiences and humble means in accomplishing our work.
• COMPASSION: empathy for sharing the weaknesses and sufferings of others; eagerness to relieve pain in all its forms and to make the elderly happy.
• STEWARDSHIP: the recognition that life and all other goods are gifts from God and should therefore be used responsibly for the good of all; trust in God’s Providence and the generosity of others to provide for our needs; just compensation for our collaborators; a spirit of gratitude and sharing.

As Little Sisters of the Poor we care for the elderly poor in the spirit of humble service we have received from our Foundress, Saint Jeanne Jugan. We welcome the elderly as we would Jesus Christ himself and serve them with love and respect until God calls them home.

• We welcome low-income elderly of at least 65 years of age regardless of race, national origin, religion or gender.
• The presence of the Little Sisters themselves extends a quality of compassion and caring attendance to our Residents. We accomplish our work throughout the home with cordiality and humility, share Residents’ concerns, and visit with them regularly.
• We strive to provide the best possible level of medical care and attend to our Residents’ individual, emotional, physical and spiritual needs.
• We encourage an active lifestyle through meaningful activities, a lively pastoral program and opportunities for volunteering.
• We adhere to all the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, especially those concerning the sanctity of human life.
• We reject all forms of euthanasia and assisted suicide and protect our Residents from these practices, as well as from all forms of abuse and neglect.
• We maintain a prayerful and attentive presence with our Residents who are dying. The elderly derive strength and peace from this assurance.
• We embrace our dedicated staff members, volunteers and benefactors who exemplify  the mission of Saint Jeanne Jugan and the Little Sisters.