Little Sisters of the Poor, Chicago Province
Contact
Sr. Diane, l.s.p.
1900 Mark Avenue
Gallup, NM 87301
vcgallup@littlesistersofthepoor.org
www.littlesistersofthepoor.org
Dioceses
Chicago, IL Gallup, NM Indianapolis, IN Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO Louisville, KY Mobile, AL St. Paul & Minneapolis, MN
Mission
The Little Sisters of the Poor care for the elderly poor in the spirit of humble service which we have received as heritage from our mother foundress, Saint Jeanne Jugan. United in fraternal communities, we welcome the elderly as we would Jesus Christ Himself and we serve them with love and respect until death. Striving to live the evangelical spirit of the Beatitudes, the sisters' prayer life includes times of both private and common prayer, centered around the Liturgy of the Hours, the daily celebration of the Eucharist and visits to the Blessed Sacrament.
Qualifications
Single or widowed Catholic laywoman in good physical health and with sufficient maturity to live the evangelical counsels within the context of community life. Must have at least a high school diploma.
Formation
Formation begins with a time of pre-postulancy, then by postulancy, followed by a novitiate of two years, after which candidates make temporary vows. The time of temporary vows generally lasts five years, including time in the apostolate, a year of doctrinal studies and a year of international second novitiate at the motherhouse in France. Perpetual vows may be made at the end of this year of second novitiate.
Province
Chicago
International
Congregation is present in 31 countries.
Belated Vocations
Exceptional circumstances are considered.