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Holy Week Rites at RGS Quezon City

During Holy Week, the Church celebrates the mysteries of salvation accomplished by Christ in the last days of his earthly life, from his messianic entry into Jerusalem, until his blessed Passion and glorious Resurrection. (Ordo 2016). Below is the... >>

St. Mary Euphrasia: Prepare to spend Lent well!

From St. Mary Euphrasia: Dear Sisters, we are now offered a new stream of graces, of interior life, of holiness: it is Lent. Prepare to spend it well. It seems clear that it was instituted by the Apostles, in memory of our Lord's fast in the desert... >>

Chinese New Year on February 8

February 8, feast of the Most Pure Heart of Mary, a feast that dates back to St. John Eudes. It is a feast for the (Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd (Religious of the Good Shepherd). Heart of Mary Villa, the residential... >>

St. Bridget School- Quezon City marks Golden Jubilee

This year marks a milestone in the history of St. Bridget School- Quezon City as it celebrates its Golden Jubilee with theme, "Gratitude and New Beginning." Students, alumnae, parents, faculty and staff and Good Shepherd Sisters look back with... >>

51st International Eucharistic Congress <br>held in Cebu; RGS apostolic & contemplatives participate in activities

The 51st International Eucharistic Congress will be held in Cebu City, Philippines January 24-31, 2016. The congress will open at 4 p.m. on January 24 with a Eucharistic Celebration at the Plaza Independencia. Good Shepherd Sisters, apostolic and... >>

RGS marks 181st anniversary of the Generalate

The Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, also known as Religious of the Good Shepherd (RGS) marks the 181st anniversary of the establishment of the Generalate. It was on January 16, 1835 that Pope Gregory XVI approved the... >>

Pope Francis' Message during the General Audience of Dec. 30

Dear Brothers and Sisters: During this holy season it is customary in many places for each home to set up a Christmas crib, following a tradition begun by Saint Francis of Assisi. The crib scene invites us to adore the Child Jesus and to contemplate... >>

190th anniversary of foundation of contemplatives

The Good Shepherd Congregation marks on November 11 the 190th anniversary of foundation of the contemplatives. It was on November 11, 1825 that Mary Euphrasia founded the contemplatives. Photo of Sr. Brigid and the Contemplatives during the 2015... >>

"You have a heart created to love and to be grateful!."

On this day, All Souls' Day, we remember all our departed Good Shepherd Sisters, apostolic and contemplative, mission partners, benefactors, people we served, friends, family members and those who need our prayers. From St. Mary Euphrasia: My dear... >>

Asia Pacific Province Leaders hold meeting<br> in Maryridge

The Asia Pacific Circle of Province Leaders met in Maryridge, Tagaytay from October 1-2, 2015. The meeting followed the six-week Asia Pacific Formators Session that was also held in Maryridge. Present were Srs. Monica Walsh, Australia/New Zealand;... >>

RGS Philippines hosts Asia Pacific Formators Session

The Good Shepherd Sisters – Philippine Province was host to the third module of the Asia Pacific Formators' Session held in Maryridge, Tagaytay City from August 25-September 30, 2015. Photo: AP participants At total of 58 formators from the... >>

Gratitude to God and to Susan

Good Shepherd Sisters and mission partners in the Philippines join the Good Shepherd family worldwide in thanking God for the gift of Sr. Susan Chia to the congregation. Sr. Susan passed on to eternal life on Octber 3, 2015 in Singapore. At the time... >>

CELEBRATING YAHWEH’S FAITHFULNESS

Our two golden jubilarians: Sr. Mary Tarcila Abano and Sr. Mary Clare Leones looked radiantly beautiful as they processed to the strians of “Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord we love.....”. They were celebrating their... >>

SBCA GROUNDBREAKING

Early morning of July 27, 2015, the Provincialate community was on its way to Alitagtag, Batangas, for the groundbreaking ceremony for Senior High School Building of St. Bridget College Alitagtag. The affair was at 10:00 a.m. and was presided over... >>

First Education Forum

For the first time, the four St. Bridget Schools gathered together July 24-25, 2015. The theme was: Education Forum: Forging New Directions. This was organized by the Ministry Team in order: 1. - To assess the RGS Education Ministry and the four St... >>

ONE SPIRIT, ONE MISSION

The retreat “ Participating in the Mission of the Holy Spirit “was held in Maryridge, July 14-19, 2015. Thirty-five RGS, apostolic and contemplative and two lay mission partners attended the sessions directed by Fr. Hermes Larry Sabud,... >>

New congregational leader elected

The 30th Congregational Chapter elected Sr. Ellen Kelly as the 12th congregational leader on June 28, 2015. Sr. Ellen is from the Province of New York. At the time of her election, she is serving as province leader of New York, having been re-... >>

30th Congregational Chapter opens June 7<br> at the Mother House in Angers, France

The 30th Congregational Chapter of the Religious of the Good Shepherd, apostolic and contemplative opened June 7, the Feast of Corpus Christi, at the Motherhouse in Angers, France. Theme of the Chapter is, "Energized by the Spirit, we risk together... >>

AT LAST – AN ELEVATOR!

On May 23, 2015, Maryridge, Tagaytay City, had the blessing of the elevator, a precious gift indeed of Dr. Celestine Dizon or fondly called Sr. Cel and the Celestino-Maria Dizon Foundation Inc. Sr. Cel, friend and benefactor of the Good Shepherd... >>

Blessing of MMTC Training Center 2

(by: Sr. Rosemary Bacaltos, RGS - Baguio Community) May 2, 2015, t he new production building, Training Center 2 , and the old production building, were blessed by Fr. Edsel Demillo, SVD, in the morning of May 2. Our guests were Engr. Romy and Mrs... >>