Little Sisters

A Little Piece of Heaven

Over the summer, we have been putting in a little extra effort to fix up our convent property in Salisbury. With new plants and some yard maintenance, our outdoor space, humble as it is, gives a little more glory to our Creator. Our gratitude for the labor goes to a few friends of our community….

Sr. Clare Quinn

On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Sr. Clare of the Little Sisters of Jesus and Mary, formerly Diane Quinn , 77, was called from the Sisters’ home in Princess Anne, Maryland to her Home with the Lord. Born in Baltimore on October 28, 1945, Diane Carol Douglas was the only child of Ruth H. Clopein Douglas…

A Message from the Little Sisters of Jesus and Mary in Light of COVID-19

Dear Friends, We would like to begin by saying that we are in prayerful solidarity with everyone being impacted by the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, now a global pandemic. This virus has brought sickness and even death to a growing number of people. It has also brought worry, fear, shortages of medical supplies and…

Sr. Joan Marie Albanese

On Sunday, March 8, 2020, Our Lord came to call Sr. Joan Marie Albanese home. Sr. Joan died at Wicomico Nursing Home here in Salisbury. She had previously been under the care of Coastal Hospice in our convent, and the wonderful nurses continued their loving attention until the end. We are so grateful for everyone…

Profile: Sr. Mary Elizabeth

In 1995, a local newspaper did a profile of Sr. Mary Elizabeth Gintling, founder of the Joseph House and the Little Sisters. What was her greatest disappointment? What would she like to tell the youth of today? What trait did she admire the most in others? Read below to find out. Joseph House Founder Opens…

Religious Habit

Among other things, the Little Sisters of Jesus and Mary are noted for wearing their habit, a distinctive blue dress with a matching veil. Article 11 of their Constitutions states: An exterior sign of our consecration is the religious habit of our congregation. It must be worn at all times. Exceptions to this rule must…

Beautiful Names

Sr. Mary Elizabeth Gintling was very deliberate in choosing the names of the two organizations she founded. The Joseph House was named in honor of St. Joseph. Sister said that if God trusted Joseph to care for Mary and Jesus, then she could trust him, too. She always referred to St. Joseph as our provider…