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United in love to serve women in difficulties and in the desire to help them attain fullness of life

The ashes of + Sr. M. Teresita Arceo RGS were inurned at the Good Shepherd Columbarium on December 30 after a Mass of the Resurrection at the Good Shepherd Chapel, 1043 Aurora Blvd., Quezon City. The Mass was presided by Fr. Dodoy OMI and attended... >>

Christmas Greetings

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! “For the Light was coming into the world, the true Light that enlightens everyone… And the Word was made flesh; he had his tent pitched among us, and we have seen his Glory- fullness of truth... >>

Tropical storm Sendong hits Iligan and Cagayan de Oro, in southern Philippines

Church personnel, government and non-government organizations are putting their material resources and human power together to help the victims of Typhoon Sendong (international code name “Washi”) which slammed Iligan City and Cagayan de... >>

Reach-Out Davao celebrates Ruby Jubilee

Reach-Out Davao celebrates its Ruby Jubilee this year with celebrations slated December 6, 7 and 8. Sr. Diane Cabasagan RGS, local leader of Reach-Out Davao, said the three-day celebra tions began on December 6 with a Vocation Encounter at the San... >>

Emmaus Center marks 30th Anniversary

Last November 11, Emmaus Center celebrated its 30 th anniversary as the pioneer center in the Philippines of psycho-spiritual formation. Several Good Shepherd Sisters were invited to the afternoon affair held at the San Jose Seminary in Quezon City... >>

Regional Centennial Celebration in the Visayas started November 20

The regional centennial celebration in the Visayas is fittingly taking place from November 20, 2011 to January 4, 2012 at Banawa Hills, Cebu City. Notably, this location is the first foundation in the southward movement of the Good Shepherd mission... >>

Centennial Summit for Bridget schools held November 25

A Centennial Summit for Bridget Schools was held November 25 at the St. Bridget College in Batangas City. Some 350 teachers and administrative staff from the four schools administered by Good Shepherd Sisters attended. The schools include St... >>

Centennial Staff visits Welcome House, Alay Kapwa

On November 5, Saturday morning at 8:00 the Sister, girls and staff of Welcome House bade goodbye to the Centennial Shepherd’s Staff with a brief prayer and the singing of Sangdaang Taon. Accompanied by Sisters, Pilar, Clare, Maria (Myanmar)... >>

"I myself will shepherd my sheep: A Journey Through Scripture" scheduled November 18 </br>as part of NCR Regional Celebrations

"I myself will shepherd my sheep: A Journey Through Scripture" is scheduled November 18, 2-5 p.m. at the Rosary Hall of Good Shepherd Convent. Sr. Helen Graham of the Maryknoll Missionaries is the speaker during the activity that will be held as... >>

Prayer Rally and Lighting of Candles for Fr. Fausto Tentorio

Good Shepherd Sisters and members of various religious congregations gathered October 22 to stage a prayer rally and lighting of candles for Fr. Fausto Tentorio, PIME who was killed October 17 in Mindanao. Sisters and friends prayed the rosary and... >>

Centennial Staff visits Welcome House, Alay Kapwa

By Sr. Pilar Verzosa RGS Oct 28 - The Good Shepherd Staff was delivered to Welcome House from Good Shepherd Community by Srs. James Wilson, Tita Ante, Rosario Battung, Lilia Flores and Aurora Tan. When they arrived at 3 pm, the guests had already... >>

Session for Mission Partners held November 3-5 in Baguio

Good Shepherd Sisters, mission partners and core representatives from local communities attended a session on "Spirituality of Lay Mission Partners" held November 3-5 at the Good Shepherd Convent in Baguio City. Fr. Fred Dulay of the Missionaries of... >>

Museum Idyll blessed

The Philippine Province of the Good Shepherd Museum Idyll was blessed and opened last October 30, 2011 in Quezon City. A garden museum that honors women, Museum Idyll is a creative visualization of the Centennial of Good Shepherd Presence in the... >>

Asia- Pacific Formators’ Training highlights understanding of culture and lived realities</br> in formation

The 50 participants of the Asia-Pacific Formators’ Session finished the first of the six week- training scheduled October 17-November 27, 2011 in Maryridge, Good Shepherd Convent in Tagaytay City, Philippines. Photo: Sisters gather around the... >>

Mountain Maid Training and Development Foundation: Journey from charity to social enterprise

“ What is the secret of your success?” What we have are many open secrets like discipline in production, cleanliness, orderliness, good manufacturing practices (GMP), commitment, dedication, perseverance, team work, innovation, sharing... >>

World Mission Sunday 2011: “As the Father </br>has sent me, even so I send you” (Jn 20:21)

Sunday, October 23, 2011 is observed as World Mission Sunday. In his message for World Mission Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI said that it is "through co-responsible participation in the Church's mission , that the Christian becomes a builder of the... >>

RGS-WJPIC issues Statement of Protest</br> on the killing of Fr. Fausto Tentorio

(The Religious of the Good Shepherd- Women Justice Peace and Integrity of Creation (RGS-WJPIC) in Mindanao issued a statement of protest on the killing of Fr. Fausto Tentorio. Below is the full text of the statement.) RGS – WJPIC Statement of... >>

Asia-Pacific Formators’ Training begins October 17 in Maryridge, Tagaytay

The first of two modules of the International Formators' Training for Good Shepherd Sisters in Asia-Pacific began October 17 in Maryridge, Tagaytay City, Philippines. Photo:View of scenic Taal volcano and lake from Maryridge The six-week training,... >>

Temporary Professed Sisters renew vows

Two temporary professed sisters from Myanmar (Province of East Asia) renewed their vows at the Good Shepherd Chapel in Quezon City on October 7, 2011. Srs. Aung Sian (Lucy) and Nant Mar Mar Swe (Flora) are currently in the Philippines for... >>

Alay Kapwa Christian Community, Good Shepherd Sisters, family and friends mark 8th death anniversary of Sr. M. Christine Tan, RGS

Masses were celebrated October 6 in Good Shepherd Convents and the Assumption parish church in Malate, to mark the eighth death anniversary of +Sr. M. Christine Tan RGS. Fr. Benjie Ledesma, parish priest, was the celebrant of the 8 a.m. Mass... >>