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488. Processional of Holy Women by Glynis Mary McManamon, Good Shepherd Sister and Artist - Mid North America

I am happy to share a little about my own ministry as a Good Shepherd Sister and Artist.For four years, I had a studio on Bardstown Road in Louisville, Kentucky – an eclectic neighborhood. … More>>

487. INTERNATIONAL MOTHER EARTH DAY 2013

Message of the Secretary-General for 2013 International Mother Earth Day is a chance to reaffirm our collective responsibility to promote harmony with nature at a time when our planet is under threat… More>>

486. Biography of Blessed Maria Droste Zu Vishering

Maria Droste zu Vischering was born on September 8, 1863 in the Erbdrostenhof Palace, in Münster, and spent her childhood in the Darfeld Castle. She was the daughter of Count Clemens Droste zu Vishering… More>>

485. Flash News - Blessed Maria Droste

Dear Sisters and Good Shepherd Friends,As we near the Feast of Blessed Maria Droste on 8th June, it is my privilege to share with you the following update on the Process for Canonization of Blessed… More>>

484. Centenary Celebrations for Good Shepherd in Sydney, NSW, Australia

On 23 April 2013, sisters in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, and sisters from across Australia and New Zealand came together to celebrate the Centenary of Good Shepherd Mission in NSW. Many who… More>>

483. A Recognition of Their Shepherd’s Heart – Peru Province of Peru

At the celebration of International Women’s Day, three of our sisters from different apostolates, received from the authorities in their respective areas, a recognition of their pastoral work for… More>>

482. Eight to be Honored at 2013 Commencement, Sr Paulette LoMonaco, RGS among the Honorees

As part of its 2013 commencement ceremony on May 18, Fordham University will award honorary degrees to eight people of distinction in fields ranging from public service and government to journalism and… More>>

481. SUPPORT WOMEN CENTER "MARÍA AGUSTINA RIVAS" AMMAR CENTER-PERU

INTERVENTIONS WITH WOMEN SUFFERING FROM SEXUAL EXPLOITATION WITHIN THEIR FAMILIESSince 1993, the Center has been working with prostituted women and sexually exploited or abused adolescents, through its… More>>

480. Journey of Enrichment -Letter of the Process Planning Committee

Dear Sisters, We, the Process Planning Committee (PPC) have concluded our sixth meeting in Rome, where with our facilitator, Maureen Jenkins, we engaged in an evaluation process of the Journey of Enrichment.We… More>>

479. Formators Session in Kenya , Week Four - Welcoming the Unit Leaders

With great joy we welcomed the unit leaders for the final week of Module 2. They were invited to share with the group what their experience had been like in the Units in relation to the transmission… More>>

478. Formators Session in Kenya - Week Three

The 3rd week of the formators session in Kenya began with the group attending the blessing of the contemplative sisters’ new home in Nairobi. The celebration was in great African style… More>>

477. Training Session for Formators in Kenya Week 1 - 4

8th April - 8th May 2013 Week I'May God who has begun this good work, increase your readiness and zeal ... May you have faith that will make your love grow and make you walk with courage in… More>>

476. Training Session for Formators in Kenya -The Three Principles of the Universe

As we began week 2 we reflected on the 3 principles of the universe as described by Thomas Berry, namely differentiation, interiority and interconnectedness and how they link with the holistic model.… More>>

475. TRAINING SESSION IN KENYA - MODULE 2 From 8 April to 8 May 2013

'May God who has begun this good work, increase your readiness and zeal ... May you have faith that will make your love grow and make you walk with courage in the paths of the Lord', With these words… More>>

474. The experiential Journey as a three month intern in Geneva - Sr. Niluka Perera Province of Sri lanka/Pakistan

It was a call from Sr. Susan Chia, Congregational link councilor, who had visited the Sri Lanka/ Pakistan province for a workshop on “Participative model of Leadership” which made me realize… More>>

473. MISSIONARY PROCESS AND EXPANSION - Meeting in Rome April 2nd to 6th 2013

The Missionary Committee is having their meeting at the Generalate from April 2nd to 6th 2013 Objective To promote, celebrate, respond and deepen our missionary spirit and encourage all connected with… More>>

472. Message of the Congregational Leadership Team for Easter 2013

“Peter, however, went off to the tomb running.He bent down and looked in and saw the linen cloths but nothing else,he then went back home, amazed at what had happened.” Lk. 24:12“The… More>>

471. Letter of the Spirituality Committee

Dear Sisters and Mission Partners, We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Sr. Nilda and the Provincial Team of Argentina/Uruguay for inviting us to have this meeting here. We are also very… More>>

470. MODULE II SESSION FOR FORMATORS IN THE AMERICAS - WEEK FOUR

“Take off your shoes because the place where you stand is holy ground” with these words we invited our Unit Leaders to come together through the tunnel of hope into a sacred space where… More>>

469. Participation in the 54th CEDAW Session and Global to Local Mentoring Programme By Sr. Niluka Perera, Province of Sri Lanka/Pakistan; Geneva, 17 February 2013

As a 3 month human rights intern with the Justice and Peace Office in Geneva, from the Province of Sri Lanka/Pakistan, it was a privilege for me to attend the 54th CEDAW session at the UN and take… More>>

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