Mother Mary Vincent Mannion of the Little Sisters of the Poor reflected on the 150 years her organization has been taking care of the elderly poor in Pittsburgh."The thing that has struck me the most is I feel so close to God when I'm with them, and that is a peace and happiness that some people never get," she said.Pittsburgh's Action News 4 was there when the Little Sisters and their supporters gathered for a Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Paul's Cathedral, remembering the sacrifices of the pioneering Sisters who established their first house in Pittsburgh's North Side in 1872.Mother Mary Vincent said, "Old age is not a sickness. It really is not a sickness. Old age is an opportunity for all of us to get closer to one another and to God, and that's what we're all about."The Sisters extended their gratitude to the people of Pittsburgh who have continually supported their mission, especially during the last two years of the pandemic.A Pittsburgh native, Mother Mary Vincent said the Sisters' service is all about God's love for them, their love of God, and their commitment to the women and men of Pittsburgh. She appreciates the loyal donors who keep supporting their mission. She said some low-income neighbors send them a dollar or two every month."These are the kind of people that really touch me because they don't have much, but whatever they have, they're willing to share. It's such a joy," she said.Since their arrival, Little Sisters have cared for more than 12,000 aged poor of this region regardless of race or religion. Today, their home provides nursing care and independent living apartments for low-income seniors and carries on the legacy of their foundress, St. Jeanne Jugan, as they continue to care for their residents with love and compassion.More: littlesistersofthepoorpittsburgh.org