The Sisters of the Destitute community was founded in 1927 by a young diocesan priest, Fr. Varghese Payapilly, who stated, "There were few organized charitable services in Kerala, India, to care for the poor and the destitute, aged and infirm, unwanted and downtrodden ... abandoned in the streets or uncared for at home." Father Varghese, like Mother Teresa 20 years later, was deeply moved by Jesus' words, "As you did it to one of the least of my brethren, you did it to me." (Mt 25:40). 

Today the Sisters of the Destitute live and work two communities in the USA: Shreveport, LA, and Beaumont, TX. The sisters work in healthcare ministry at Christus Hospital. On Sunday, December 5, 2021, Holy Trinity Pastor Fr. Duane Trombetta recognized the sisters for their important work, and presented them with an etched acrylic keepsake of our parish's 165th Anniversary.  

May God bless the Sisters of the Destitute!