Association Jeanne Jugan
The Association Jeanne Jugan was established in 1998 as a contemporary response to the prophetic intuition of our foundress, Saint Jeanne Jugan. She envisioned hospitality as a humble, charitable service uniting in one family the Little Sisters, the elderly and lay collaborators who wish to serve Jesus Christ in the person of their needy brothers and sisters. The members of the Association Jeanne Jugan are the extension of our hands and hearts.
Since its approval by the Vatican, over 2,000 women and men around the world have joined the Association. They are from all walks of life, staff members and faithful volunteers who feel drawn to the person of Saint Jeanne Jugan, wish to share in our spirituality and to participate in our mission of hospitality to the needy elderly in a committed, ongoing way.
Catholic women and men at least 18 years of age who are interested in joining the Association participate in a yearlong program of formation. Membership is formalized by an annual promise, which the Association members renew together on May 1st, the feast of St. Joseph the Worker. Members of the Association participate in our apostolate in many ways, each according to his or her talents, interests and family/professional obligations.
To find out how you can join the Association Jeanne Jugan, contact the home nearest to you. Address can be found here.
AJJ News Corner
Maria, a Korean AJJ who came to our home in Peru for 6 months from March – Sept 2023. She is the first AJJ missionary of the Province. Her experience made her grow in the love for the elderly and the family spirit of St Jeanne Jugan. As she did not know Spanish, she used her phone to converse with the Google translator. Her missionary experience was very valuable for her and also for the Peruvian Sisters, Elderly and AJJ in Tacna (Peru) who were delighted with her presence, remarking her humility to serve in the home, with her smile and always available for everyone. Hope she gives courage to other AJJ in the province.