Little Sisters of the Poor

The Little Sisters of the Poor is a Roman Catholic religious order for women. It was founded in the 18th century by Jeanne Jugan near Rouen, France. Jugan felt the need to care for the many impoverished elderly who lined the streets of French towns and cities. Gradually Jugan built up many homes in and around Rouen, before the Order's official founding. The spiritual advisor declined to let Jugan head the order and so she became an ordinary sister and model of humility. Today the Little Sisters of the Poor serve around the world (homes being particularly numerous in Hong Kong, China and India) and continue in their original purpose of caring for the elderly. The Little Sisters wear a black dress and scapular, with a grey habit.

Related Topics:
Roman Catholic - Religious order - 18th century - Jeanne Jugan - Rouen - France - Elderly - Sister - Hong Kong - India - Scapular - Habit

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