The Congregation of the Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus is an apostolic institute founded by Clare Fey in Germany in 1844.  Its’ original purpose was to provide care and education for the many children of Aachen who were growing up on the streets, undernourished and without protection.  Clare Fey’s mission was rooted in prayer and union with God.  She developed a way of life which she called “The Practice of Walking in the Presence of God”.  This is her charism.  The words of Jesus ‘ remain in me’ (Jn. 15: 4) are the well-spring of the Practice and form the key concept of the spirit of the Congregation.

Today, Clare Fey’s Sisters live and work in different parts of the world, especially where children and young people are in need.  The Congregation is present in a number of countries world-wide, including eight European countries. In recent years it has experienced a revival in Kasachstan and Latvia, and it is flourishing in Indonesia, as well as Columbia and Peru.

In common with most other European provinces, the English province is reduced in numbers. The Sisters continue to support ministries with which they have been associated, including St. Michael’s school. They do this by their continued involvement, where appropriate, and by their lives of prayer and witness. They run a retreat centre in Southam, and are engaged in parish catechetics and pastoral work. 

Sister Mary Paul PCJ

(Headmistress 1974 – 1980)