Mission – Sisters of the Poor

Our Mission

The Sisters of the Poor of Abakaliki are committed to finding and feeding the poor, bringing medical care to the sick, dying, and disabled, sharing the love of God with those who are wounded and lost, and being the hands and feet of God to the people of Abakaliki, Nigeria.

How You Can Help Our Mission

Our mission is all about action, feet on the ground, hands reaching out. The best way to support our mission directly is to pray and then provide support monetarily. Your prayers invoke God’s blessing, protection, and miraculous intervention. What you give financially allows us to create an abundance that can be shared with those who need it most.

Our Vision

The Sisters of the Poor of Abakaliki share their vision for a thriving religious order of the Sisters of the Poor, who serve the poor and disenfranchised in Abakaliki and all of Nigeria through their work.

How You Can Help Our Vision

Please remember us and those we serve in your daily prayers. Pray that those who need our help may find us, and we may find those who cannot.

Our Values

We extend the hand of Christ’s mercy and love to those who cannot help themselves.

And the King will answer, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brethren of mine, you did for me.” Matt. 25:40

How You Can Support Our Values

In the spirit of Sister Ursula, we encourage you to volunteer your time at a local mission or outreach ministry. If you would like to hold a fundraiser in support of Sister Ursula’s mission, please reach out using the contact form. We will help you coordinate an event.

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Sister Ursula of Abakaliki, Nigeria has dedicated herself to personally finding, feeding, and bringing medical care to the poor, sick, and dying of Abakaliki. She visits Jefferson City occasionally to recuperate and maintain ties with family and friends, and through these visits the Sisters of the Poor Foundation was organized by a group of friends. We were invited to meet Sister Ursula on one of those visits and were immediately motivated to contribute to her work. This has provided us an opportunity to participate in charitable work where there is a direct connection and we are allowed to see it grow, and we are eternally grateful for this privilege. Norb and Eileen Plassmeyer

Norb and Eileen Plassmeyer

One reason I like donating to the Sisters of the Poor is that I know Sr. Ursula personally, and I know that she works with the poorest of the poor in her country. I see the results of what we have given to Sr. Ursula's ministry and so even though I am not physically present with her, I feel united with her work with these people. I am very grateful for her ministry.

Nancy Keating

I just remember Sr. Ursula sitting in the chapel during my Holy Hour pre-pandemic. She was so cute. A couple times she asked me to give her a ride to the Goodwill store. (And I did, of course. It's hard to say no.) Let's just say that I trust her and trust you and others who advocate for her needs. I trust how the money is being used. It's my way of supporting the poor overseas.

Mary Rockleman