Dublin: Sr Patricia MacAulay SMG makes final vows

Sr Mary Whelan
Nov 9th, 2026

Sr Patricia with Bishop Donal Roche

Sr Patricia MacAulay formerly from St Lucy's Parish, Cumberland, Glasgow and now residing in Dublin - made her Final Profession of Vows with the Congregation of The Poor Servants of the Mother of God on Saturday 7th November.

The joyful ceremony took place at the Church of Our Lady of Divine Grace, Raheny, Dublin and was attended by her father, Calum MacAulay and many family members from Glasgow with SMG Sisters from various communities in Ireland, England and Kenya.

SMG Communities including those from Tanzania and Kenya and Associates from around the Congregation including the USA joined on the parish webcam.

Fr Joe McAuley from Glasgow was one of the Concelebrants of the Mass with Bishop Donal Roche, Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin Archdiocese.

Watch a recording of the ceremony here: https://rahenyparish.ie/watch-us-live/

Read more about the SMG sisters: www.poorservants.org/

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