St Elizabeth’s Centre, a specialist school, FE college, and supported living facility in Bishop’s Stortford, has been a place of kindness, peace and support for so many since its humble beginnings in 1903.
Rooted in Gospel values, St Elizabeth’s exists to offer vulnerable people individually designed education, care and support services that maximise their opportunities to live life to the full. The core values of love and service underscore the passion and commitment of the Daughters of the Cross and the dedication of staff. It is a place where miracles happen every day.
Situated in beautiful Hertfordshire countryside and bathed in serenity, St Elizabeth’s strives to optimise the wellness of learners and staff alike.
St Elizabeth’s was established by the Daughters of the Cross, a religious order founded by Blessed Marie Therese in Liege, whose aim is to reach out to the poor and disadvantaged, and to give exemplary care and education to everyone, despite their background or ability.
St Elizabeth herself, was by nature, a kind princess who despite her rich background, gave so generously to the needy, even when she experienced life-changing poverty. She remained committed to her faith and overcame devastating circumstances to feed, clothe and build hospitals for the sick. She discovered that the greatest honour of all is to serve others by bringing Christ’s love to them; an example that the Sisters were inspired to imitate.
In 2018 St Elizabeth’s became an independent charity that continues to thrive and reflect both the Sisters’ and their patron saint’s mission and ethos. The charity serves all people with dignity and respect. All who work there show profound compassion and demonstrate determination to help learners overcome the greatest of challenges. In other words, they strive daily to put into action the Gospel value of serving others first.
The Centre is a unique place of care and learning for people of all ages with a learning disability, in an environment that encourages all learners to reveal their true innate talents, and to shine in the world.
CONTACT US
https://www.stelizabeths.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/
We’d also like to introduce our New Pauline Meaney our Catholic Ethos Advocate for St Elizabeth’s
‘Hello my name is Pauline Meaney and I am the Catholic Ethos Advocate at St Elizabeth’s.
After 118 years of care and dedication from the Daughters of the Cross, it was felt that the Catholic ethos and mission, to ensure that all people should ‘live life to the full’ (John 10:10), must still be at the centre of our core values and continue to provide a nurturing and loving environment for the spiritual well-being of the staff and residents.
We continue to provide the same extraordinary and inspirational care to the vulnerable adults, learners, young persons and children of society, ensuring that all their individual needs are met to the highest standard.
We have a beautiful Chapel on site, where mass is celebrated weekly by our onsite Chaplain Fr Paul Arnold, who also ensures other faiths and spiritual needs are met.
To work, reside or visit St Elizabeth’s, is truly a blessing that everyone from all faiths and backgrounds are fortunate to experience.
Sunday Mass at St Elizabeth’s is celebrated at 11am. Please contact St Elizabeth’s for details of week day Mass.
For more information please log onto our website
https://www.stelizabeths.org.uk/
As Community Manager, I would love to come and talk to you further about the fantastic work that goes on here at St Elizabeth’s Centre, and how you can support us. If you would like to get involved, Please email me at Kat.Pulford@stelizabeths.org.uk, or call me on 01279 844347
St Elizabeth’s Children’s Home were nominated and selected as finalists in the ‘Children’s Home Team (South)’ category, and after interview in September, attended the annual gala dinner & awards ceremony on Saturday 21st October at the ICC, Birmingham.
The team enjoyed a 3-course meal and entertainment including an Amy Winehouse Tribute, before the awards ceremony began.
St Elizabeth’s Children’s Home Team were then announced as winners, beating 10 other finalists to the spot. Homes2Inspire, based in Rugby, placed as Highly Commended.
A panel of independent judges said the St Elizabeth’s Children’s Home team ‘nurtures and fosters genuine connections with the children through their dedication to ensuring the well-being of the young people is their top priority.’
Amaka Williams, Director of Children’s Health & Care at the charity said “we are beyond proud to be crowned winners in this category. The morale within the whole team is sky high, and I’m so proud of what we have achieved this year as a team. To be recognised by Ofsted as a Good provider, and now with this award, there are no limits to what we can achieve for our children and young people”.
