See scenes from the Little Sisters of the Poor St. Jeanne Jugan Gala on Sept. 27, where Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez accepted an award on behalf of the Catholic Church of Philadelphia. The recognition honors the contributions of the clergy, parishes, and faithful who have supported the Little Sisters’ mission of caring for the elderly poor since 1869. Read our Q&A interview with Sister Veronica Proffitt of the Little Sisters of the Poor here. (Photos by Sarah Webb)
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