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Sisters
We are an international group of Catholic women who share a life
commitment to Jesus Christ, the Incarnate God. In the spirit of Frances Taylor,
our Foundress we commit ourselves to actively listening to the Gospel in
the realities of our time. We combine prayer and community life, which supports
our response and our service with the poor and vulnerable.
There are many facets to the work of the SMG Sisters and the
wider “family” which embraces the Associates and Staff who work with us.
The underpinning purpose of our existence is to be of service to people in
need and play our part in the development of social justice.
The Sisters, who make up the Congregation of the Poor Servants of the Mother
of God (often referred to as SMGs), take specific lifelong vows and live together
in community, The Associates are lay people from all walks of life who share
the same passionate love for Jesus Christ, who wish to be associated with the
spirit and charism of the Congregation but who do not take vows and do not live
in community with the Sisters.
Since the foundation of the Congregation in 1869 the many works originally started
by the Sisters have grown and changed. Over the years the number of lay staff
employed by the Sisters to continue their work has also grown. Our many staff
are a valued part of the SMG family and through their skills and experience contribute
to our mission and help to deliver our services to those in need. They are helped
by specialist support groups who give their time and expertise in helping us
through the many and varied aspects of carrying out our work.
The individuals we serve are also embraced as members of our extended family.
They bring with them the challenges that inspire our work and the joys of achieving
progress in self development and independence. Whatever our roles within the
family structure, and regardless of our religious or other beliefs, we are inspired
by the vision of Frances Taylor, the Foundress of the Poor Servants of the Mother
God. In particular, the values she espoused: Care and respect for the individual.
We invite you to find out more about our history, the work we do and where we
do it as well as the purpose and values that inspire us by exploring the rest
of our website.
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Associates
The SMG Associate Movement offers an opportunity for women and men, who
are inspired by the same spirit as Frances Taylor, to share that inspiration
with one another. To deepen it by developing their understanding and knowledge
of Frances Taylor by allowing her spirit to permeate their lives at home,
at work and in their churches. It is a chance to make a difference wherever
you are and in whatever you are doing.
Associates meet together, usually monthly to share, reflect, celebrate liturgies
and pray with their local SMG community. We share in the SMG ministries and offer
mutual support, friendship and fellowship. Sisters support and inspire us in
our spiritual growth. Associates are encouraged to live gospel values in daily
life. Associates are carriers of the Charism of the Congregation.
Associates do not make a vowed commitment to the Congregation nor do they share
responsibility for its internal life and government.
Associate Membership is open to anyone: family, staff, colleagues, members
of the local church. All are welcome to become Associates, participating
at the level they find appropriate. Associate groups are linked to a local SMG
community.
More Information – contact us
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Staff
True to the inspiration of Frances Taylor, much of the expansion of the work
of the Poor Servants of the Mother of God during the 20th century was in
response to requests for support and assistance from others.
Now, our members of staff worldwide are in excess of 1200. They include many
hundreds of people engaged in nursing, teaching, care, domestic, catering, maintenance
and office roles, working at a range of locations where we have health and social
care, educational other services.
