The Little Sisters of the Poor will withdraw their community from Richmond, Virginia, after 145 years of serving the elderly in the area, they announced Wednesday.
The decision was made due to declining numbers in the religious community, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported.
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In the past six years, the order has closed seven communities in the United States due to declining numbers, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported.
“As part of a strategic plan aimed at strengthening our ministry and the quality of our religious and community life, we Little Sisters have recognized the need to withdraw from a certain number of Homes in the United States, while at the same time dedicating our resources to much needed upgrades and reconstruction projects in others,” said Mother Loraine Marie Clare in a statement.
Sister Jeanne Mary, one of the sisters who works at St. Joseph’s home, voiced her gratitude for the support and love the sisters have received from the community.
“It’s not because we don’t love them [the residents],” she said, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch. “It’s very sad to see such a mission which is so needed today is diminishing because there are very few to follow us.”
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