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Day 9 - Closing of the 10th Province Chapter

Mass at Maryridge Chapel, Tagaytay City. A Eucharistic celebration, presided by our dear friend Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, was held on March 23, the last day of the 10 th Province Chapter of the Philippines. Reflecting on the gospel account of... >>

Day 4: Looking at priorities and process of discernment of province leader

The day was spent looking at our priorities and broad directions together with the partners in mission. Personal time was given for reflection on the question, “Where do I sense the Spirit firing us to take risk for our mission?” Sr. Linda Lizada RC... >>

Day 7: Alternate delegates and 2009 Congregational Chapter Threads

The day started with the election of alternate delegates. Elected were Sr. Ludila Panaligan for the Congregational Chapter, Sr. Imelda Fuentes for the Congregational Assembly of Contemplative Sisters, and Sr. Carmelita Arenas for the... >>

Day 5: Election of Province leader

“Thro ugh us, we will know the heart of God in the choice of our province leader.” The day for the election started with a dialogue with the sisters nominated. In contrast with yesterday which was a time for communion with God in silence... >>

Day 6: Election of apostolic and contemplative Province Councilors

The whole day was a day of elections, choosing the councillors who will assist the province leader for the next six years plus delegates to the General Chapter in Angers, Intercontinental Assembly (ICA) in Kuala Lumpur and Congregational Assembly of... >>

Day 3: Partners in mission share experiences in communities, attend Situationer <br>and Biblico- Theological Reflection

We welcomed our mission partners who were the main resource persons for the morning. Sr. Patricia Perez shared on the lay mission partners of St. Mary Euphrasia without whom we will not be here today. They included Count de Neuville, Madame d'... >>

Day 2: Chapter delegates tackle various concerns in the Province

The second day started with a water ritual with water being poured into a common glass by representatives from different regions symbolizing our oneness followed by a song invoking the Spirit to continue to blow into the chapter. Sr. Linda, RC... >>

Day 1: 10th Province Chapter of Good Shepherd Sisters opens in Maryridge, Tagaytay

The 2014 Philippine Provincial Chapter started with a solemn opening liturgy highlighting the local culture through the sound of the tambuli, incensing of the chapter hall and the procession of the chapter delegates per region with their symbols,... >>

US Ambassador to the Philippines visits Welcome House - Cebu

On February 27th 2014, the staff of Good Shepherd Welcome House welcomed the United States Ambassador to the Philippines Philip Goldberg and USAID Mission Director for the Philippines and the Pacific Islands Gloria Steele. Photo: US Ambassador... >>

Chapter Delegates arrive in Maryridge

Delegates to the 2014 Province Chapter arrived in Maryridge, Tagaytay City on March 13-14, 2014.

Cagayan de Oro community marks <br>25th year of foundation

Cagayan de Oro Community marked the Silver Jubilee of Foundation on February 4 highlighting the dignity and worth of persons served. The ministry to girls and women in this port city was started by Sr. Henedina Mananzan and Sr. Christina Sevilla who... >>

Vocation-Mission Encounter to be held February 7-9 in Quezon City

A Vocation Mission Encounter will be held February 7, 8 and 9 at the Good Shepherd Convent in Quezon City. Expected to attend the encounter are contacts from the National Capital Region (NCR) - Luzon who have participate in sessions facilitated by... >>

Prayers for Eternal Peace of + Sr. Celeste Engutan

The ashes of +Sr. Celeste of Mary, Mother of God Engutan, a Contemplative of the Good Shepherd, who passed away on January 25, 2014, at the age of 55, were inurned at the Good Shepherd Columbary in Quezon City. Sr. Celeste who was a member of the... >>

Venture into Painting Exhibit at the Good Shepherd Convent

"A Venture into Painting for the Glory of God," an exhibit of water and poster color paintings of Sr. Mary Aida Casambre opened January 11, 2014 at the Maurice Hall of the Good Shepherd Convent in Quezon City. Family, friends, and Good Shepherd... >>

Good Shepherd Sisters mark 179th anniversary of the establishment of the Generalate

The Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, popularly known as Religious of the Good Shepherd or Good Shepherd Sisters, celebrates its 179 th anniversary today, January 16, 2014. The Prologue of the 2009 Integrated Constitutions of... >>

New houses for families in Iligan City and Cagayan de Oro City

Fifty houses were blessed and given to families in Buruun, Iligan City on December 12, 2013 by Bishop Elenito Galido. The houses were constructed in coordination with several groups. Sr. Cecilia Torres, province leader, was then in Iligan for a... >>

Christmas Sharing

The Christmas season was a season of sharing. Reedley International School was among those groups who shared gifts with the children, teenagers and women served by the Good Shepherd Sisters. Ms. Regina de la Cruz, project coordinator of Reedley... >>

Quick Response to Survivors of Typhoon Yolanda

The Ministry Team spearheaded the quick response to facilitate the healing, recovery and rehabilitation of survivors of typhoon Yolanda that struck the Visayas November 8. In coordination with local government, church/groups and congregations in the... >>

Good Shepherd Sisters respond to needs of earthquake survivors in Bohol

(The following is an account of Sr. Carmelita Arenas RGS and Sr. Basilides "Daisy" Superable, about the Bohol trip that they took recently to respond to the needs of the people affected by the earthquake on October 15.) Welcome Earth Healing Mission... >>

November 21 Feast of the Presentation of Mary and Perpetual Vows of Sr. Cielo

On November 21, feast of the Presentation of Mary, Sr. Ma. Ana Cielo Matuloy pronounced her vows perpetually as a Good Shepherd Sister before Sr. Mary Cecilia Torres, province leader, and Fr. Russell Matuloy, presider of the Eucharistic celebration... >>