1926–2026
Honouring the past. Caring for the future.
On 3 October, in London, St. Teresa’s Home celebrated 100 years of history: a century dedicated to faith, service and self-giving, as well as to building a true community shaped by friendships and shared memories.
The history of the Home, located at 46 Roland Gardens, began in 1925, when seven Hospitaller Sisters travelled from Madrid to London to continue their hospitaller mission there. Over the years, the centre grew and evolved to serve women and men with different care needs, adapting to the changing realities and needs of its residents.
But the story of St. Teresa’s is not only found in its buildings. It is found in the people and in the traces each one has left behind: not only the Sisters, but also staff members, residents, families, friends and benefactors.
On the occasion of this centenary, the voices of those who have lived part of this history take centre stage, allowing us to revisit different moments in the story of St. Teresa’s and discover, from different perspectives, what this Home has meant to those who have been part of it.
The stories gathered in the booklet accompanying this celebration are a small glimpse into this shared journey.
Because, after 100 years, some values remain: hospitality and the dignity of every person. The importance of feeling safe, recognised and welcomed. The relationships built between residents, families, Sisters and staff. The small gestures of care and affection that turn a house into a home.
