Vocation Ministry | Our Lady of Dolours Servite Parish

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Foundation of the Servants of Mary

(1233).

The Order of the Servants of Mary (OSM) whose members are known as Servites, was founded in 1233. In that year, seven merchants in the city of Florence in Italy left their families and businesses to form a religious community.

They were known for their devotion to the Virgin Mary, hence the name of their order. A monastery was established at Monte Senario

Blessed Virgin Mary of Dolours - Servite Patron

CORE MISSION OF THE SERVANTS OF MARY

To manifest God’s compassionate presence in the spirit of Mary:

I. Servite Friars live in a COMMUNITY gathered together in the Name of the Lord Jesus, in the service of God and his people inspired by Mary, mother and servant of the Lord.

II. Servite Friars live a FRATERNAL life embracing all differences of nationality, race, religion, wealth and education.

III. Servite Friars devote their attention to the SERVICE of the poor, the suffering and the needy in our society, by the constant inspiration of our Lady of Sorrows, the mother of all humanity and the Patron of the ORDER OF THE SERVANTS OF MARY.

Our Mission

The primary way this identity becomes rooted in the Church and in the world today is by sharing our varied experiences of faith and our educational, economic, social and cultural backgrounds together as one Servite family.

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 you have answered YES to these three questions, then 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 God’s grace. This is an occasion to find peace also in the direction of your life. 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 feel free to contact us at the following address:

VOCATIONS PROMOTER:

Rev. Fr. Fulgensio Ssuuna, OSM

OUR LADY OF DOLOURS

264 FULHAM ROAD, SW10 9EL, LONDON

e-mail: fulgensiossuuna@yahoo.com

Tel: +44 20 7 352 6965

Mobile: +44 759 183 6289

online initial inquiry form

Thank you for your interest in the Servites. We ask that you please fill out this information form and return it to us so that we may get to know you better. Know that we appreciate the time you are giving in answering these questions, especially since you may feel that you have already answered some of them. This form will give us a better understanding of you and allow us to journey with you during your discernment.

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1. How long have you been a practising Catholic?

2. How long have you been discerning religious life?

3. What attracts you to the religious life?

4. What special gifts or talents can you bring to religious life?

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Our Lady of Dolours Servite Parish

264 Fulham Road, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW10 9EL, United Kingdom

02073526965

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Mon	09:00 – 17:00
Tue	09:00 – 17:00
Wed	09:00 – 17:00
Thu	09:00 – 17:00
Fri	09:00 – 17:00
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Our Lady of Dolours Servite Parish - Fulham Road

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