We are one family, bonded together and sent to change conditions that breed poverty, injustice, discrimination and marginalization.

We care for one another. Caring gives birth to covenant relationships ―empathy, friendship, tenderness, compassion, mercy, unconditional love and deep respect.

The power of growth is in relationship where in every encounter we are both giver and receiver. We value ‘power with’ vs ‘power over’

Belief in the capacity to rise beyond one’s struggles.

Our Spirituality leads to personal transformation and transformation of the world.

We live what we believe that we are sent to those who have neither voice nor influence in this world.

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW DIRECTOR!

We are so pleased to welcome Rosario as the Director of LSA Family in Mission.  We are equally grateful that Maryalice will still be engaged with us in a very needed way as Archivist for the Little Sisters.  Please read more about Rosario and Maryalice by clicking on...

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Mutuality in El Barrio Book LaunchJoin us to celebrate the publication of "Mutuality in El Barrio: Stories of the Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Service." Panelists include Carey Kasten, Brenna Moore, Melina Gonzalez, and Norma Benítez Sánchez.Church of St. Ignatius Loyola980 Park Ave, Wallace Hall, New York, NY 10028View Map:https://www.google.com/maps/search/980+Park+Ave,+Wallace+Hall,+New+York,+NY+10028/@40.7789515,-73.9614719,17z/data=!3m1!4b1?entry=ttu May 20, 2024, 06:00pm - 08:00pmRegister: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/rzps2rk Carey Kasten is an associate professor of Spanish language, literature, and culture at Fordham's Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. She researches contemporary Spanish culture and Spanish-speaking communities in New York City. She is the author of The Cultural Politics of Twentieth-Century Spanish Theater: Representing the Auto Sacramental.Brenna Moore is a Professor of Theology at Fordham University where she teaches courses on spirituality, social change, and the history of Christianity. In addition to her work on LSA, she is also recently the author of Kindred Spirits, Friendship and Resistance at the Edges of Modern Catholicism. Brenna is also a longtime volunteer at LSA, where she now serves on the Board of Directors. Norma Benítez Sánchez arrived in the United States in 1990 and became connected to the LSA community as a new mother, and eventually as a volunteer, staff member, and community leader. Still a resident of East Harlem, Norma now works for the Little Sisters of the Assumption congregation and wrote the Foreword to Mutuality in El Barrio.Melina Gonzalez joined LSA Family Health Service in 2003 as a Development Associate and Client Advocate. Melina has been a client advocate for over a decade, working very closely with our Immigrant community in East Harlem, NYC. Six years ago, Melina became the LSA Immigration Outreach Organizer and worked with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA). Melina is very passionate about her work, and she believes in enhancing the economic, civic, and social integration of immigrants in New York by facilitating access to justice for immigrants and advocating for continued immigration reforms at all levels of government to eliminate inequities that impact New York's immigrant communities and to empower immigrants in New York City to lead a successful life in the United States.PRE-ORDER TODAY!The stories of 18 immigrant families from East Harlem and their experiences with one of New York's deeply rooted organizationsPre-Order Here: bookshop.org/p/books/mutuality-in-el-barrio-stories-of-the-little-sisters-of-the-assumption-famil... Fordham University Press | Joseph A. Martino Hall, 45 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10023 ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy International Women's Day! The LSA Family in Mission's reflection group celebrated International Women's Day. It was a very precious moment in which they honored the women who positively influenced their lives and the values they inherited. They read a Lenten reflection, "God's Unique Creation", and reflected on reading and women's rights today. Bear With One Another in Love” (Ephesians 4:1-3). ... See MoreSee Less
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March 8-14 we celebrate Catholic Sisters Week during Women's History Month!Enjoy a trip down memory lane with the Little Sisters.Catholic Sisters Week shines a light on the spirituality, mission, and community building of women religious. Catholic Sisters Week (CSW) is celebrated every March 8 to 14 during women’s history month.Fifty-two weeks a year women religious stand with the poor and immigrants, teach children, fight injustice, heal the sick, share spirituality, empower women, defend the planet, promote peace, create community, offer hope… and more. But for one week, March 8-14, we shine the spotlight on women religious and encourage a wide range of campaigns and events.nationaltoday.com/catholic-sisters-week/United in gratitude with all Catholic Sisters! ... See MoreSee Less
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Little Sisters of the Assumption Family in Mission is a non-profit organization inspired and established for the purpose of continuing the spirit and mission of the Little Sisters of the Assumption.

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Testimonials

Philipp Kappestein

When I read the mission statement of the Little Sisters of the Assumption, I found it expressed my own sentiments when it said, “We bring together the least advantaged and the privileged in a spirit of family to inspire everyone to participate in creating a just society.”

 

– Philipp Kappestein
Project Hope, Dorchester, MA
September '02 – February '04

Will and Franzi Koenig

It was great to be surrounded by people of great faith and who are so caring and giving. Our faith has grown and our prayer life has deepened.

 

 

– Will and Franzi Koenig
Project Hope, Dorchester, MA
January '00 – April '00

Lukas Oldenburg

I know that these 11 months have given me much more than two semesters at a university could ever have given me; I now feel much more ready to resume my studies.

 

 

– Lukas Oldenburg
Pernet Family Health Service, Worcester, MA
September '99 – September ‘ 00

Contact Us

Phone : 212-289-4014
Fax: 212-876-2075
Email: coordinator@lsafim.org

Location

LSA Family in Mission
475 East 115th Street, 1st Floor
New York, NY 10029

Business Hours

Monday-Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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