POOR SERVANTS OF THE MOTHER OF GOD

Our Work

Frances Taylor officially founded the religious order the Poor Servants of the Mother of God in 1872. Her spirit and values form the thread which runs through all the work undertaken by the Congregation.

Today, we carry out the work begun by Frances Taylor in social, pastoral, health care, education and outreach work in the UK, Ireland, N. America, Kenya and Italy. Through our SMG Associates we continue her Charism in Venezuela.

We are involved in our local parishes and communities in pastoral care and catechetical work. Many also take part in ministries such as prison chaplaincy, school and university chaplaincy, work with the homeless, refugees, asylum seekers, vulnerable women and others in need. We work not only in SMG institutions but collaborate with many other groups who seek to meet the needs of the wider community.

During the past century the work has changed and we have responded to new situations.  But it is still carried out in the
same spirit and according to the same values espoused by Frances Taylor to

“SERVE GOD ALWAYS BUT, NOT ALWAYS IN THE SAME WAY”

The Superior General and her Council, who are also the Trustees, are based in Roehampton in London.