Welcome to Servite Friars, the Official Website of the Province of Isles
VOCATION'S IN THE PROVINCE OF ISLES
Questions about your Vocation
- Is God calling you to a life-long commitment to Him and to the Church?
- Do you have a devotion to our Blessed Mother and want to follow her example?
- Do you have a desire to serve other people?
If your answer is yes:
We invite you to learn more about the Friar Servants of Mary. Discerning a call to the priesthood or to the religious life is an opportunity to experience the active power of our Lord's grace. This is an occasion to find peace in the direction of your life, as well. As our Lord beckons you into the service of His people, this is a powerful time for you.
We are happy to assist you in your discernment. Please fill free to contact us at the following address.
VOCATION'S PROMOTER
REV. FR. Fulgensio Ssuuna OSM
ADDRESS:
OUR LADY OF DOLOURS SERVITE CHURCH
St. Mary's Priory, 264 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9EL
E-mail: fulgensiossuuna@yahoo.com
Tel: 020735269652
Mobile: 07591 836289
Who we are
The Servite Friars are a community gathered together in the name of the Lord Jesus. They live in communion with one another so as to be at the service of God and people drawing abiding inspiration from Mary, Mother and Servant of the Lord.
Our Order, a community of brothers in Christ, is sent to extend its fraternity today to all people divided by reason of age, nationality, race, religion, wealth, and education.
The Province of the Isles
In the year 2000 at their Chapter the Friars in England and Ireland agreed to come together to form a new Province The Province of the Isles. This was a new venture which saw the pooling of resources.
They engaged in Parish work, university Chaplaincy and lecturing, Prison work, Hospital Chaplaincy, care for the sick (especially those with cancer) and other forms of pastoral work.
The emphasis of the new Province was to be on the Servite Family of which the friars formed a part alongside the sisters, secular order, secular institute and the many other groups of helpers and supporters with whom we work together. Our ministry was to be collaborative.
This dream continues to this day where we stand by the cross of suffering humanity and like Mary bring Christ’s love and healing.
Commitment and Lifestyle
Like Mary, a Servite friar, priest or brother, is called to the same life of total commitment in his search for God, service and ministry to people whatever their need. This commitment is lived out in community. Fraternal communion characterizes the Servite way of witnessing the Gospel. It directs our life, our work and our prayer.
