All Saints Sisters of the Poor

All Saints Sisters of the Poor We are a dispersed Anglican religious community of women. In Oxford, the Sisters pioneered several programmes. We are active in our local parish.

We have a house in West London and our Sister who is a priest lives in Chichester Diocese.We have an active ministry . In 1879, the All Saints Sisters of the Poor were invited to run St John’s, a hospital on a four acre site in Oxford, and we have been here ever since. The community consists of five sisters in life vows, one of whom is undertaking ordained ministry in London. These include Helen H

ouse and Douglas House (hospices for children and young adults), and also The Porch (support for the homeless and vulnerably housed). Within the grounds, St John’s Home now provides independent residential care for the elderly, while Helen House, the world’s first children’s hospice, welcomes children with life shortening conditions, with their families. Douglas House offers the same care for young adults. We provide the peace and enjoyment of the grounds and gardens for residents and families visiting St John’s Home and adjacent Helen and Douglas House Hospices. We offer hospitality to groups and individuals, including those who want an alongsider experience. Pastoral visiting, preaching, public speaking and spiritual direction are some of the ways we live out our calling.

Joyful Eastertide!Good to have coffee together after the Mass this morning and share how our week has been.Jean is the p...
03/05/2026

Joyful Eastertide!
Good to have coffee together after the Mass this morning and share how our week has been.
Jean is the photographer today.

' God so clothes the grass of the field' ...Praise God for that!Today is the first mow of the season and hard work but ...
27/04/2026

' God so clothes the grass of the field' ...
Praise God for that!
Today is the first mow of the season and hard work but Jean was up to the challenge!

Back at Chiswick with Helen Mary today. Having a good walk around the garden and enjoying the fountain. We hope that Je...
23/04/2026

Back at Chiswick with Helen Mary today. Having a good walk around the garden and enjoying the fountain. We hope that Jean is enjoying this lovely weather for her retreat at Gerrards Cross.

Jean is having some retreat days at Gerrards Cross where the Sisters of the Church have their main house. Just leaving M...
21/04/2026

Jean is having some retreat days at Gerrards Cross where the Sisters of the Church have their main house. Just leaving Marylebone!

Today I was visiting Helen Mary, our oldest Sister at Chiswick. We had a lovely walk around the garden. Little bit windy...
17/04/2026

Today I was visiting Helen Mary, our oldest Sister at Chiswick. We had a lovely walk around the garden. Little bit windy but that didn't stop this keen 94 year old!

Really pleased to be in Oxford today. Here I am with Karl and earlier, upstairs in the restful sitting room with Guy, th...
16/04/2026

Really pleased to be in Oxford today. Here I am with Karl and earlier, upstairs in the restful sitting room with Guy, the Porch's Director. They do such a great job and share our charisma wholeheartedly.

Lovely to be here at Lord's to watch Middlesex v Worcestershire today. I was a Life member before I entered the Communit...
10/04/2026

Lovely to be here at Lord's to watch Middlesex v Worcestershire today. I was a Life member before I entered the Community and it is occasionally possible to get here for a day's play!

Elham and Aidin were baptised and confirmed at the Easter Vigil. It was so lovely that our regular congregation was here...
05/04/2026

Elham and Aidin were baptised and confirmed at the Easter Vigil. It was so lovely that our regular congregation was here to welcome and celebrate with them.
Christ has risen, He is risen indeed, Alleluia!

Our Easter Vigil, here at Christ the Saviour , starting as usual with lighting the fire and sharing the Light of Christ.
05/04/2026

Our Easter Vigil, here at Christ the Saviour , starting as usual with lighting the fire and sharing the Light of Christ.

The stark beauty of the church on Good Friday.By your holy cross, you have redeemed the world.
04/04/2026

The stark beauty of the church on Good Friday.
By your holy cross, you have redeemed the world.

Jean was busy yesterday at Helen and Douglas House. Here she is with colleagues from the Board of Trustees.
31/03/2026

Jean was busy yesterday at Helen and Douglas House. Here she is with colleagues from the Board of Trustees.

Jean is off to Oxford for meetings tomorrow. We love the Elizabeth line and its easy connections, ie to Paddington today...
29/03/2026

Jean is off to Oxford for meetings tomorrow. We love the Elizabeth line and its easy connections, ie to Paddington today.

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