The Little Sisters of the Poor are ending their ministry of caring for the elderly poor in the Archdiocese of St Louis, Missouri, after 147 years of service.
The sisters cited a decrease in sufficient vocations to effectively staff the residence in north St Louis.
“We are eternally grateful for the support and love we received during our many years in St. Louis,” said Mother Gonzague Castro, the local superior. “We love the city nearly as much as we love the people we work with and care for.”
The sisters are seeking new sponsorship to manage the property, which is home to 88 residents and has 125 employees.
