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Sr. Mary Assumpta receives recognition for 30 years of service at T.I.P. campus ministry<br>

Sr. Mary Assumpta Lim RGS was given recognition by Dr. Elizabeth Quirino-Lahoz, president of the Technological Institute of the Philippines (T.I.P.) for her 30 years of service in campus ministry. The plaque of recognition was given during the... >>

Reflections for First Week of Advent

(Here is the Homily of Fr. Ron Bagley, CJM, during the Eucharistic Celebration at the Good Shepherd Convent, 1043 Aurora Boulevard, Quezon City on November 30, 2014, the First Sunday of Advent.) Advent Week 1 First Reading: Is 63:16b-17:64:2-7... >>

Orange YOUR Neighbourhood

Orange the World in 16 days Good Shepherd Sisters and Mission Partners in the Philippines supports the 16 Days of Activism against GENDER VIOLENCE - Orange your Neighborhood Global Campaign to END VAW. From 25 November, the International Day for the... >>

International Solidarity

The Philippine Province of the Good Shepherd belongs to an international congregation. It is linked to the other units in the congregation and is represented in international meetings and networking. Congregational Assembly of Contemplative Sisters... >>

Good Shepherd Bazaar opens October 24<br> in Quezon City

A two-day Good Shepherd Bazaar opens today at the Good Shepherd Convent in Quezon City. This is supervised by the St. Mary Euphrasia Integrated Development Foundation, Inc. (SMEIDFI). The Bazaar features bags, pouch bags greeting cards, friendship... >>

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING

September 12-13, 2014 The Good Shepherd communities were invited to this Disaster Preparedness Training, organized by Sister Regina Kuizon, Philippine Province Unit Leader. It was a response to the MMEIRS (Metropolitan Manila Earthquake Impact... >>

Shepherd’s Heart Café: Coffee for a Cause

Doing something for a great cause has never been as endearing or as easy as having a cup of freshly brewed coffee. Indeed, that is an opportunity given to every customer who dines at Shepherd’s Heart Café in Cebu City. Every cup of... >>

Women Ministry in Iligan expands through Talyer sa Magbalantay

By Sr. Ma. Francia Blando, RGS The Ministry to Women in the Diocese of Iligan started with advocacy work and training and educating grassroots women leaders in the parishes on their rights and dignity as human being and as women. Several parishes... >>

GOLDEN JUBILARIANS

September 8, 2014 was the Golden Jubilee of our dear Sisters Guadalupe Bautista and Rosemary Bacaltos. Fifty years (50) of faithful commitment to the call of God and God’s fidelity to them. Both of them belong to the Baguio community. It was a... >>

Farewell To A Loved Sister!

Farewell to a loved Sister! Sr. Mary Gloria’s obituary published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer reads: Sr. Mary Gloria L. Nubla, RGS “Sr. Mary Helena L. Nubla, RGS” April 7, 1928 – August 21, 2014 On August 21, 2014, our... >>

July 13-14, 2014 - Vocation-Mission Promoters' General Assembly

All the Vocation Link Persons in every community came to attend this Vocation-Mission Promoters’ Annual Assembly. Being one of the Broad Direction of the Provincial Chapter 2014, the gathering was to plan for the coming years. The objectives... >>

Two In One

Before July 12, Sister Mary Marcelline Riosa reached the wisdom age of 80 years old. Her former little St. Domitilla girls wanted to fete their loved group mother who had given the best years of her life caring for them. But no, Sister Marcelline... >>

Local Leaders' Meeting 2014

The local leaders, both RGS and CGS throughout the Philippines arrived at different times. Their accommodations were well prepared at the Good Shepherd Community (GSC). Their meeting started July 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rosary Hall. There was... >>

Sister Stefania renews vows

On July 1, during the 6:30 a.m. Mass which was presided by Rev. Fr. Manol Montesclaros, SJ, Sister Mary Stefania Simona Aceti, a temporary professed Sister from Italy, renewed her vows as a member of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the... >>

Triple Celebration at the Good Shepherd Provincialate

JUNE 27th: Reunification through merger OLC and OLC Good Shepherd As one enters the Chapel, one gets the significance of the occasion immediately for on the right of the altar wall is a huge tarpaulin depicting the ICON for the reunification through... >>

Philippine Province joins sisters, mission partners worldwide in celebrating the reunification through merger of OLC and OLC GS

It is time to celebrate. Sisters and mission partners celebrate reunification through merger of the the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity and the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd on June 27, feast of the Sacred Heart. At the... >>

Sr. Virgo marks silver jubilee as RGS

Sr. M. Virgo Espineda celebrated her 25 th year as a Religious of the Good Shepherd during a Mass on Pentecost Sunday, June 8 at the Good Shepherd Home in Naga City. Presider of the celebration was Fr. Vincent Concepcion, parish priest of the... >>

Feast of Blessed Maria Droste

The Good Shepherd Congregation celebrates the feast of Blessed Maria Droste on June 8. This year, June 8 being Pentecost Sunday, communities will have a Mass in her honor on June 9. At the Good Shepherd Convent in Quezon City, the Mass was presided... >>

RGS Historical Marker Unveiled

(by Sr. M. Victoria Joson, RGS) Twenty six RGS from the National Capital Region trooped to Santa Ana, Manila on May 24, 2014 for the unveiling of a historical marker on the site of the first Good Shepherd Convent established 1921 in Manila. The... >>

Mission Course for Superiors and Formators<br> in DWIMS Tagaytay

A Mission Course for Formators and Superiors was held at the Divine Word Institute for Mission Studies (DWIMS) in Tagaytay May 25-31, 2014. Among the participants were Good Shepherd Sisters-- Sr. Ma. Ana Cielo Matuloy and Sr. M. Emma Marzan. The... >>