OREGON—Little Sister of the Poor Cecilia Mary Sartorius has been named the new mother superior of the Sacred Heart Home for the Aged.

Sr. Sartorius has most recently been the mother superior at Little Sisters of the Poor homes in Cincinnati and Washington, D.C. In addition to being the mother superior, she is also the administrator of the Sacred Heart Home. As administrator she oversees the daily operations of the home. As mother superior she coordinates the community life of the 10 Sisters at the home.

Sr. Sartorius is a native of Detroit and has long ties with the Sacred Heart Home in Oregon. Both of her parents were past residents of the home. Upon arriving in Oregon, Sr. Sartorius announced she felt like she was truly coming home. She is also excited about leading the home during its 125th anniversary of service in northwest Ohio.

Sr. Sartorius is the principal leader in charge of the Sacred Heart Home, which cares for more than 70 full time residents and offers a daily senior center to area residents. Sr. Sartorius, along with 10 sisters and a staff of more than 80 lay employees, cares daily for the residents of the home. The Sacred Heart Home offers a continuum of first class care comprised of independent living apartments, assisted living and skilled nursing care.