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May 31, 2023

World Youth Celebration in New York!
May 2, 2023

Memories of Mother General’s Visit
May 2, 2023

Visit of Mother General: These were the days the Lord had made!

Each year we count on the joys of Easter to follow the sacrifices of Lent and the sorrows of Holy Week. This year our Paschal joy was doubled as we welcomed Mother General MarÍa an...
Apr 11, 2023

Senior care on the verge of crisis

The author of this piece is chairman of the fundraising committee for the major project underway at our Home in Philadelphia The senior living industry is on the verge of cr...
Mar 14, 2023

Easter Triduum at St. Ann’s Novitiate for young women
Feb 3, 2023

Spring into Service program is back!

After a 3 year hiatus due to COVID we are relaunching our live-in volunteer program, Spring into Service. Email serenity@LittleSistersofthePoor.org for more information or an appli...
Jan 21, 2023

Virtual Vocation Discernment March 4, 2023

Vocation discernment event in Enfield, CT March  4, 2023
Jan 21, 2023

Remembering our experience at SEEK23

Click here to view a slideshow of our experience at SEEK23!  
Dec 6, 2022

Rest in peace, Mother Celine de la Visitation, former Superior General

Rest in peace, Mother Celine de la Visitation, former Superior General deceased on Saturday December 3, 2022, at La Tour St Joseph   We will always remember her welcoming...
Nov 27, 2022

Staff members interviewed on EWTN about care giving!

Two of our Washington, DC staff members were recently interviewed about care giving on EWTN News In Depth. They did a great job! Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP...
Nov 16, 2022

Hour of Our Death by Family Theater Productions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0OTsV2iveA Family Theater Productions discussion on Hour of Our Death  (November 16, 2022)  
Oct 28, 2022

Life Beyond the Pandemic, an interview with Sister Theresa Gertrude

Global Sisters Report Q & A with Mother Theresa Gertrude on death and grief in the wake of COVID by Anna Wilgenbusch October 25, 2022 In her 52 years as a Little ...
Oct 23, 2022

60 year DC priest featured in Catholic Standard

Pastor’s example of visiting people’s homes has guided Msgr. Bazan’s six decades of priesthood Oct 21, 2022 Faith By Mark Zimmermann Now in his 60th year as a priest, ...
Sep 9, 2022

Election of “New” Mother General

We Little Sisters of the Poor are happy to welcome our “new” Mother General. Yesterday, September 8, 2022, Mother María del Monte Auxiliadora was re-elected for a second six year t...
Aug 3, 2022

International award raises awareness of the dignity of the elderly

Founded in Geneva in 1963 and active in 78 countries, the International Institute for Promotion and Prestige is composed of members drawn from political, diplomatic, scientific...
Aug 3, 2022

After a century, still bearing fruit

from our Little Sisters in Kansas City Speaking of “still bearing fruit,” we would like to introduce you to one of our Residents, Frances. She moved into the Jeanne Jugan Ce...
Jan 22, 2022

Little Sisters in St Paul featured in the Catholic Spirit

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, the Little Sisters of the Poor continue their vigilance in taking care of the elderly poor who live in their Holy Family Residence...
Jan 22, 2022

Little Sisters interviewed on That’s the Spirit

CLICK HERE to view the appearance of our Little Sisters in Enfield, CT on the Hartford archdiocese's That's the Spirit program.
Jan 22, 2022

St Jeanne Jugan and the Sanctity of Life podcast

Click HERE to listen to a podcast on St. Jeanne Jugan and the sanctity of life, on The Lampstand: God's Vision For The Family, produced by Family Rosary, the ministry...
Nov 18, 2021

Our Sisters in Gallup need our help!

Growing up in the Northeast, November was punctuated with traditional Thanksgiving observances. How well I remember the pilgrim and Indian costumes my mother made for my sisters...
Nov 7, 2021

National Vocations Awareness Week: Let’s be joyful!

  by Sr. Constance Veit, l.s.p. I do a lot of outreach to the young on behalf of my religious congregation, so I try to be aware of trends in vocations work and the ...
Oct 5, 2021

Little Talks: Online gatherings for young women

Most of our Homes in the U.S. are still not able to welcome guests and volunteers due to COVID precautions, so we are going online... College students and recent grads are invited ...
Aug 30, 2021

New prayer to become a friend to the elderly

Although many of our Homes are not able to welcome volunteers due to the pandemic, it's still possible to be a friend of the elderly. Please share this new prayer with young people...
Jul 25, 2021

Resident Art Show for World Day of the Elderly

Enjoy our Resident Art Show in honor of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly!  
Jul 24, 2021

EWTN News Indepth episode on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

View the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSVRc6eN1YM Or Sr Constance's On The Record interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcu3IZ_FD4o &nbs...
Jul 23, 2021

Celebrate World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly with a new song!

Sing out, Old and Young! based on the words of Pope Francis for the elderly on the occasion of the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly  Jesus...
Jul 5, 2021

World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly Resources

Resources for the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly July 25, 2021 Prayer for the Day (pdf) Pope Francis' Message (large format pdf) (booklet format pdf) Word...
Jul 25, 2021

Let’s get started planning for the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly

by Sister Constance Veit, lsp I’m almost afraid to say it, but it appears that things are slowly beginning to return to normal in our homes for the elderly around the country. ...
Apr 19, 2021

Little Sister speaks out about end of life on EWTN

EWTN News In Depth: Global Support Rising for Assisted Suicide, plus—the High Court’s Ruling to Protect California’s Right to Pray Medical, legal, and policy experts weigh in ...
Mar 7, 2021

Little Sisters featured in National Catholic Register reflection

COVID Pandemic Challenges Catholics Regarding How to Provide Better Care for Our Elders Experts tell the Register that the tragedy of the death and suffering the health crisis...
Jan 31, 2021

Pope Francis establishes World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly!

By Vatican News staff reporter Following the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis announced the institution of World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will take place each ...
Jan 28, 2021

Reframing End of Life Care during COVID-19

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jPRLmdRcbI&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1S4cjMlmvsRIUNiiA-0l9YWWZkwtZy7Lw_8s42gzbbz7LBBST6LajB_L8
Jan 18, 2021

Little Sisters celebrate Our Lady of Pontmain

Although not well known in the United States, Little Sisters throughout the country and around the world celebrated Our Lady of Pontmain in a big way Sunday, January 17, the 150th ...
Dec 28, 2020

Our Sunday Visitor names Little Sisters among the Catholics of the Year for 2020

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of the novel coronavirus a global pandemic, and since then, the world — and the Church — has been turned upsi...
Dec 25, 2020

12 Days of Christmas Concert

Daniel Blomberg, a good friend from the Becket Fund, spearheaded an effort for a bunch of young pianists to record 12 days worth of Christmas carols for our listening pleasure. Hop...
Dec 20, 2020

Little Sisters featured in article about bringing joy to the elderly this Christmas

Extending Comfort and Joy to the Elderly This Christmas Care facilities connect residents with loved ones and offer cheer during season marked by pandemic restrictions. ...
Nov 27, 2020

Receive a Gift of Wisdom from the Elderly this Christmas!

Vatican launches #aGiftOfWisdom campaign The Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life launches an initiative to promote bonding between young people and the elderly....
Nov 3, 2020

Clarification on participation in political activities

During this election cycle a variety of Catholic women religious engaging in political action have been identified by the media as Little Sisters of the Poor. We would like to clar...
Oct 3, 2020

A Million Rosaries

During Portugal’s 1974 Carnation Revolution Our Lady said to Sister Lucia, “When a million families pray the rosary, the revolution will end.” What if a million families joined...
Oct 3, 2020

Three New Little Sisters Profession Ceremony – Live Broadcast

Watch the live broadcast from October 3, 2020 (starting at 11:00am) of the Three New Little Sisters Profession Ceremony here:
Aug 29, 2020

Saint Jeanne Jugan tells us about her life!

As we celebrate her4 feast day on August 30 Saint Jeanne Jugan tells us about her life... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn7oWlbL4h0&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2fYL4dTbS0...
Aug 23, 2020

You can watch the Mass of perpetual profession here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahfUautqYi8&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2FackvayVhXIFZyxcRj45reR7U7HPn8H2SQZoMjiBN_KyFZjxILMqsehY   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
Aug 10, 2020

The elderly are your grandparents #sendyourhug

by Sr. Constance Veit, lsp, communications director Summer is usually a lot of fun in our homes. The elderly enjoy getting outdoors for picnics, gardening and community outings,...
Aug 2, 2020

I implore you, keep your mask on!

by Sr Constance Veit, l.s.p., Communications Director There is great irony in the twists and turns of our journey through COVID-19. Despite the obvious simplicity of the three b...
May 4, 2020

Nuns vs. the Coronavirus (The Atlantic)

At a Catholic nursing home in Delaware, one-fifth of residents have died. The nuns who run the facility are grappling with their calling. EMMA GREENMAY 3, 2020 Until last mon...
Apr 27, 2020

Videos from Around the World

As the world continues to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, we Little Sisters continue to care for the elderly Residents according to the mission, values and vision of Saint Jean...
Apr 6, 2020

Coronavirus Poetry Project for our Residents and Staff

All Residents, staff, volunteers, etc. Are invited to participate in this project, which is aimed at raising spirits at this difficult time. We will be posting the Haikus submitted...
Mar 31, 2020

Facing the Coronavirus with Courage and Conviction (Nat. Catholic Reg.)

NATION |  MAR. 30, 2020 With Courage and Conviction, Little Sisters of the Poor Face Coronavirus Threat Despite several deaths at the residences they operate in the U.S. and ...
Mar 27, 2020

Little Sisters of the Poor Dedicated to Care and Protection of the Elderly Following Death of First Resident from Coronavirus

Washington, D.C. (March 27, 2020) – As reported by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) on March 26, 2020, one Resident has died and six others have tested ...
Mar 19, 2020

Local Catholic institutions serving elderly following recommended precautions

As Catholic parishes and schools in the Archdiocese of Washington closed their doors or halted activities in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), Catholic...
Mar 18, 2020

Staying connected in a time of ‘social distancing’

by Sister Constance Veit, lsp Several years ago, a summer heat wave of historic proportions settled over Europe, leading to the death of over 14,000 people in France alone. ...
Mar 15, 2020

Prayers for the Coronavirus

Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, shared the following prayer for people who are ill with COVID-19, the disease caused...
Feb 26, 2020

View a new video on Saint Jeanne Jugan!

A new video on Saint Jeanne Jugan was made by our friends in Spain. Click on the image above to view it on YouTube.
Feb 19, 2020

Little Sisters to Withdraw from San Pedro, CA Home

from the daily Breeze, San Pedro, CA Little Sisters of the Poor looking to exit San Pedro, but looking to pass home for elderly poor on to new operator Tears and shock spread...
Feb 26, 2020

On the Road Again (to the Supreme Court): infographic
Oct 2, 2019

Little Sisters Return to the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON – The Little Sisters of the Poor asked the Supreme Court last night to protect them from the HHS contraceptive mandate again. Over the past three years the Supreme C...
Sep 21, 2019

Little Sisters to withdraw from Somerville, MA

SOMERVILLE -- Little Sisters of the Poor announced Sept. 16 that they will be withdrawing from Jeanne Jugan Residence, Somerville. The Sisters met with the residents, their fam...
Sep 17, 2019

Two upcoming events at our Novitiate

 
Jun 26, 2019

Little Sisters mark 150 years in Louisville

https://therecordnewspaper.org/little-sisters-mark-150-years-in-america/
Apr 30, 2019

Little Sisters receive Pro Fidelitate et Virtute Award from IRL

On Saturday, April 27 we were given the Institute on Religious Life's Pro Fidenitate et Virtute Award for "strong love for the Church and a zealous commitment to the consecrated li...
Apr 13, 2019

Little Sisters in Chicago celebrate 150 years

Little Sisters of the Poor celebrates 150 years of helping the elderly POSTED 10:37 PM, APRIL 12, 2019, BY JOE DONLON ...
Apr 13, 2019

Our Sunday Visitor features our 150th!

Little Sisters of the Poor celebrate 150 years in U.S. Jim Graves March 27, 2019 Members of the Little Sisters of the Poor pray during Mass in 2016 at the Basil...
Apr 3, 2019

Pope Francis’ audience with Alzheimer’s sufferers

Holy Father Greets Sufferers from Alzheimer’s Disease ‘Rainbow Choir’ of Rest Home in Bonheiden, Belgium. Before the April 3, 2019, General Audience, the Holy Father Fr...
Apr 2, 2019

Marywood University to buy Holy Family Residence in Scranton

Marywood announces plans to purchase Holy Family Residence Photo credit/ Michael Kelley The Little Sisters of the Poor are leaving the Holy Family Residence after s...
Mar 21, 2019

Serving like St Joseph

Serving like St Joseph, from the Catholic Key, Kansas City, MO Read the story here.
Feb 1, 2019

3 upcoming discernment events in NYC
Jan 29, 2019

Congratulations to our newest Little Sister centenarian!

A Busy 100 Years For Sister Paulina By Megan Marley Sister Marie Pauline de Ste. Hélène, lsp In the year 1918, the signing of the Armistice of Compiegne effectively ended ...
Jan 24, 2019

Mission Chicago: upcoming discernment event

March 22-24 at St. Mary's Home in Chicago. Click above for expanded flyer. For more information contact vcchicago@littlesistersofthepoor.org or (773) 484-8444 Regi...
Jan 21, 2019

Spring into Service 2019: summer service sites announced

      We're happy to announce the service sites for this summer's Spring into Service live-in program. College-age Catholic women interested in exploring consecrated life who...
Dec 19, 2018

Advent Video Series Week 4: God bless us everyone

Week 4 of our Advent video series, What are you, Christmas? is entitled God bless us everyone. During this last week of Advent we reflect on the significance of Christmas as...
Dec 12, 2018

Advent Video Series Week 3: Christmas as the feast of the poor

Week 3 of our Advent video series, What are you, Christmas? is entitled Christmas as the feast of the poor. In this week’s Advent video, we look at Christmas giving to the p...
Dec 8, 2018

Toledo Blade: Little Sisters prepare to leave

When Jeanne Jugan would take her basket onto the streets of post-revolutionary France, she didn’t know what she would be given to support the elderly poor she had been welcoming in...
Dec 6, 2018

NCR: Little Sisters of the Poor Lose, Then Win, at Costco …

Little Sisters of the Poor Lose, Then Win, at Costco and in Court The story of a “good Samaritan” who was really a thief, and a government that tried to become an oppressor. Kath...
Dec 5, 2018

Advent Video Series Week 2: Christmas is for Children

Week 2 of our Advent video series, What are you, Christmas? is entitled Christmas is for Children. In this week’s Advent video we look at how Christmas evolved into a child-...
Nov 29, 2018

Advent Video Series Week 1: What are you, Christmas?

Join us in our Advent video series, What are you, Christmas? This week’s video is entitled Christmas, Not What You Might Have Thought. In the context of the 150thanniversar...
Oct 4, 2018

Respect Life Month Reflection

In 1531, when the indigenous peoples of Mexico were subjugated and the practice of human sacrifice was still a recent memory, the Mother of God appeared to St. Juan Diego as a preg...
Sep 24, 2018

Looking back at some incredible women

As we endure these difficult days in the life of our Church, I’ve been thinking about the potential for committed Catholic women to bind wounds and buoy up the spirits of the faith...
Aug 17, 2018

St. Paul’s Catholic Spirit announces our 150th anniversary

Thanks to the Catholic Spirit in St. Paul for publishing an article about our 150th anniversary... Religious community marking 150 years in United States Jan Storms, 56, was pl...
Aug 9, 2018

150 years in America: A healing balm for a wounded society

On August 30, the feast of our foundress, Saint Jeanne Jugan, we Little Sisters of the Poor will launch a jubilee year celebrating the 150thanniversary of our Congregation’s arriva...
Aug 8, 2018

Father Peyton’s Little Sisters

The following article is an excerpt from a longer article entitled Mary's Man on a Mission, about Father Patrick Peyton, which appeared recently on the Angelus, news site of the ar...
Aug 5, 2018

Sister Angela professes first vows

On Saturday, July 28, Sister Angela Marie Clare Conti professed her first vows as a Little Sister of the Poor. The day before, 4 postulants entered the two-year novitiate after an ...
Jun 26, 2018

Relevant Radio podcast on Religious Liberty

On Monday, June 25, Sr. Constance Veit shared thoughts on how to promote Religious Liberty.  Click here to listen to the podcast aired on Relevant Radio. To read more of Sister ...
Jul 21, 2018

Liturgy & Luncheon for young women

July 21, 2018 at St. Mary's Home, Chicago Click image for more information.
Jun 8, 2018

HHS Mandate Lawsuit finally achieves resolution

Last week we received great news from the trial court in Denver. That judge, who five years ago had initially rejected our claim, has decided that we should win our case and receiv...
Jun 3, 2018

Little Sisters to withdraw from Holy Family Residence, Scranton

Little Sisters of the Poor to withdraw from Holy Family Residence, Scranton, PA (05/30/2018) – Today the Little Sisters of the Poor announced with sadness, that they will be wit...
Apr 10, 2018

Little Sisters Commemorate 150th Anniversary

From the moment they arrived in the United States from Europe, the Little Sisters of the Poor have served their communities tirelessly. They care for the most vulnerable among ...
Apr 3, 2018

Assisted Suicide Update

  In 2017, there were 26 states that were challenged by assisted suicide campaigns and all 26 states rejected it. This year 25 states have had assisted suicide bills in...
Apr 3, 2018

A vocation of mercy

  By Sister Constance Veit, LSP  I grew up Catholic without ever hearing about the Divine Mercy devotion, which the Church celebrates annually on the after Easter. Even ...
Jan 17, 2018

As you march for the unborn remember the elderly

by Sr Constance Veit, communications director Together with another Little Sister I was invited to represent our Congregation at a somewhat exclusive reception during the Christ...
Jan 11, 2018

Little Sisters meet hundreds of young people at FOCUS SLS18

SLS18 Inspires and Equips Thousands to Share Joy of the Gospel DENVER, Jan. 6, 2018 — One of the largest gatherings of Catholics around the top...
Dec 1, 2017

So Exciting! Pope asks us to pray for the elderly during December!

Pope Francis' December intention for the Apostleship of Prayer could not make us happier: That the elderly, sustained by families and Christian communities, may apply their wis...
Nov 30, 2017

January 2018 Discernment Weekend
Oct 24, 2017

Happy 225th Birthday, Saint Jeanne Jugan!

We are celebrating the 225th anniversary of Saint Jeanne Jugan's birth on Wednesday, October 25. Learn more about our foundress here, or here.
Oct 12, 2017

Updates on our HHS Contraception Mandate Case

Trump gives relief to religious Obamacare objectors ByHannah C Smith Last Friday, the Trump administration revised rules implementing the Affordable Care Act in a w...
Aug 11, 2017

Their Vocation Journey: Little Sisters of the Poor
Jul 30, 2017

Rejoice with our New Little Sisters!

On Saturday, July 22, two novices made their profession as Little Sisters of the Poor at our novitiate in Queens Village, NY. Sr Mary Gerard (pictured on the bishop's right), o...
Jul 25, 2017

How To Elderly: 4 Things to Know about the Elderly

Sister Dara Catherine, from our community in Denver, recently recorded a podcast on the elderly with her college friend, Lisa Cotter. Listen here.
Jul 14, 2017

Prepare for the Feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne

We invite you to prepare for the feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne, grandparents of Jesus, with this novena from the Catholic Grandparents Association. CLICK for pdf: Catholic Gra...
Jul 7, 2017

Let’s Encourage Elders to Take an Active Role in the Church

By Sister Constance Veit, l.s.p. I recently participated in the Convocation of Catholic Leaders in Orlando, Florida. The purpose of this large, unprecedented encounter betwe...
Jul 7, 2017

Being Close to the Poor Is Its Own Reward: Convocation Witness

Sister Constance speaks at the Convocation of Catholic Leaders, July 3, 2017.
Jun 19, 2017

Fortnight for Freedom: There can be room for everyone

  Fortnight for Freedom: There should be room for everyone By Sister Constance Veit, l.s.p. In college I grew in my Catholic faith and had a strong experience of rel...
May 9, 2017

HHS Mandate Lawsuit: We’re almost over the finish line

We Little Sisters of the Poor are happy to announce that our long struggle to obtain relief from the HHS Contraceptive Mandate may soon be over. On Thursday, May 4, the Nationa...
Mar 18, 2017

Motherhouse Road Trip Podcast
Feb 25, 2017

Lenten Message: Other Persons Are A Gift

by Sister Constance Veit, l.s.p. A few days ago I met a very little girl who made a big impression on me. Grace and her older brother Benedict suffer from a rare genetic disorde...
Feb 25, 2017

Motherhouse Road Trip Comes to Mobile March 8

A Nun’s Life Ministry visits the Little Sisters of the Poor on a Motherhouse Road Trip, Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Mobile, Alabama. The road trip combines social media and in...
Feb 2, 2017

Consecrated Life at the Service of the Sick — A Great Joy!

February is a spiritual bonanza for us Little Sisters of the Poor, for this month the Church observes both the World Day of Consecrated Life and the World Day of the Sick. Not know...
Jan 31, 2017

CNS Reports on YOUTH&AGED for life!

Little Sisters Start ‘Youth and Aged for Life’ Prayer Initiative to Combat Euthanasia, Abortion (CNSNews.com) – Sister Constance Veit, communications director for the Little Siste...
Oct 27, 2016

Share the Good News: Every Human Life is Sacred!

Janis Clarke sings the theme song she composed for YOUTH&AGED for Life with Residents, Sisters, and volunteers at Jeanne Jugan Residence, Washington, D.C. Share the good new...
Nov 10, 2016

Little Sisters Serve One Soul at a Time

Arlington, Va., Nov 8, 2016 / 04:23 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Despite ongoing religious freedom threats, humility and cheerfulness in serving the poor are at the heart of the mission fo...
Oct 9, 2016

YOUTH&AGED for Life launches!

On Friday, October 7 we officially launched our YOUTH&AGED for Life initiative at Jeanne Jugan Residence in Washington, D.C. with a prayerful rosary, pro-life testimonies and t...
Oct 1, 2016

During Respect Life Month “Put More Heart in Those Hands”

Each October we observe Respect Life Month in dioceses throughout the United States. Although ending abortion remains a priority of the utmost importance, threats to the disabl...
Sep 29, 2016

Our Elders Are Lonely, Do We Care?

By Mary Rezac Denver, Colo., Sep 25, 2016 / 04:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).-It was August in Rome, the dog days of summer, and most people had left the Eternal City for the beach ...
Sep 16, 2016

Calling all kids, teens and elders in Washington DC!

We are in the midst of developing materials for our pro-life initiative, YOUTH&AGED for Life. If you are interested in learning more please contact us at serenity@littlesis...
Sep 8, 2016

Young People, Talk to Your Grandparents!

For many young Catholics the defining moment of the summer took place in Poland, where Pope Francis joined over a million teens and young adults for World Youth Day. Although we Li...
Aug 24, 2016

Saint Jeanne Jugan Walked the Talk on Mercy

by Sr. Constance Veit, l.s.p. During this Year of Mercy Pope Francis has encouraged us to practice the corporal and spiritual works of mercy with new enthusiasm. A member of my ...
Aug 3, 2016

Little Sisters Receive Gaudium et Spes Award from Knights of Columbus

The selfless charity and intrepid spirit of a congregation of religious sisters were recognized at the States Dinner as the Knights of Columbus bestowed its highest honor, the ...
Jul 17, 2016

LSP Profession Ceremony July 16
Jul 14, 2016

Summer Service Witness

As a college student entering her senior year at Benedictine College, Atchison, Kans., Katherine Dea is hanging out with other seniors this summer. This Sacred Heart of Temp...
Jun 23, 2016

Heroes of Religious Liberty

Sister Constance Veit, l.s.p. Each year since 2012, Catholics in the United States have observed the Fortnight for Freedom in preparation for Independence Day on July 4th. T...
May 31, 2016

Three Youth Events This Summer!

The Little Sisters are holding 3 events for young people around the country this summer: MercyWalk: June 25, Washington D.C.  MERCYWALK (pdf)   Stateside World Yout...
May 19, 2016

EWTN News Nightly

Watch Sr. Constance's interview with EWTN News Nightly following the Supreme Court decision on the HHS Mandate case.
May 16, 2016

Supreme Court Issues Decision on HHS Mandate Case

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously protected the Little Sisters of the Poor from draconian government fines and recognized that the government does not nee...
May 5, 2016

In This Month of Mothers

On May 8th we celebrate Mother’s Day, and as Catholics we dedicate the whole month to our heavenly mother, Mary. And so, May is a natural time to reflect on the irreplaceable role ...
Apr 11, 2016

Little Sisters Receive Notre Dame’s Evangelium Vitae Award

On April 9th Mother Loraine Marie Clare, provincial of our Baltimore province, received Notre Dame University's Center for Ethics and Culture Evangelium Vitae Award. Read more ...
Mar 28, 2016

Our Day at the Supreme Court

See a glimpse of the oral arguments presented by the Little Sisters in the Supreme Court case Zubik v. Burwell on March 23, 2016. A slideshow of the events of the day: Pr...
Mar 7, 2016

Thank You to Our Supreme Court Supporters

Sr Constance Veit, l.s.p. What do 207 members of Congress, 50 Catholic theologians, 13 law professors, 9 professional associations and 2 prominent women’s organizations have in co...
Jan 4, 2016

Becket Fund Files Supreme Court Brief on Our Behalf

Little Sisters to Highest Court: Protect Our Ministry For Immediate Release:  January 4, 2016 Media Contact: Melinda Skea, mskea@becketfund.org, 202-349-7224 WASHINGTON, D....
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