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The Philipine Province and its Formation Program

“When God calls a woman to religious life in the Congregation of the Good Shepherd, it is in her total context, her graced humanity, her life, story, her culture.” Such is the introduction of the Philosophy of Formation of Good Shepherd... >>

St. Bridget College in Batangas City launches Centennial February 3-5

St. Bridget College in Batangas City launches February 3-5, 2010, the Centennial of the first school administered by Good Shepherd Sisters in the Philippines. With the theme, "Cherishing our Legacy," the launching will begin in the morning of... >>

Priests share their experiences of Second National Congress of the Clergy

Priests who celebrated Mass at the Good Shepherd compound in Quezon City shared at various occasions their experiences during the Second National Congress of the Clergy (NCC 2) held from January 25-29 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Right... >>

Prayers and Aid for Haiti

Good Shepherd Sisters worldwide are united with the victims and survivors of the earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti through prayers and its efforts to encourage communities to send donations to the country. While there are no Good Shepherd... >>

2010 Schedule of Lecture and Retreats

Sr. Patricia Perez RGS of the Province Leadership Team and Continuing Formation announced recently the schedule of the 2010 lecture and retreats for Good Shepherd Sisters in the Philippine Province. Schedule of Lecture and Retreats “The... >>

Sto. Niño feast highlights rights of children

The Feast of the Sto. Niño on January 17 was celebrated in Cebu City and in various parishes and chapels in the Philippines. At the Good Shepherd Convent in Quezon City, the Mass began with the dance of Sisters and lay persons carrying... >>

Eudists meet in Maryridge, visit Good Shepherd communities

The members of the General Council of the Congregation of Jesus and Mary (CJM), also known as Eudists, were in the Philippines recently for a meeting. They also visited AVE COR community of the Eudists in the Philippine mission and several Good... >>

Philippine Province of the Good Shepherd celebrates Golden Jubilee on December 3

The Philippine Province of the Good Shepherd celebrates on December 3, 2010 its Golden Jubilee of establishment. This is just two years before the 2012 Centennial that will mark 100 years of Good Shepherd presence in the country. It was on December... >>

Retreat to prepare for First Profession of Vows

Sr. Teresita “Tess” Figueroa RGS, juniorate directress of the Philippine Province, facilitates a retreat in South Korea for two novices preparing for their First Profession of Vows. Novices Sr. Mary Victoria Au and Sr. Mary Imelda Li... >>

2009 Highlights

As the year 2009 was ending, Good Shepherd Sisters were united in thanking God for the year that passed. In the Philippines , Masses were offered on December 31 as thanksgiving for the graces received during the year. The country was ravaged by... >>

Christmas and blessings

“And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us…” Jn 1: 14. Good Shepherd Sisters from various communities in the Philippines and in Asia , staff, families and friends gathered at the Good Shepherd Chapel in Quezon City... >>

Sr. Mary Assumption RGS: A wonderful gift God has given us

Sr. Mary Assumption Ocampo RGS, the first Filipina Good Shepherd Sister, was laid to rest December 13 at the convent graveyard in Quezon City after a Mass presided by Bishop Federico Escaler SJ. Tribute Sr. Mary Assumption passed away on December 10... >>

Sr. Mary Assumption Ocampo RGS: Her story

Sr. Mary Assumption Ocampo RGS, the first Filipina Good Shepherd Sister, passed away on December 10, 2009 at the age of 102. She made her first profession of Vows at the Mother House in Angers , France in 1938. She was 72 years in religious life. In... >>

CLT's apostolic and contemplative councillors for the Philippines announced

The Congregational Leadership Team (CLT) of Good Shepherd Sisters informed the Philippine Province on December 11 that the apostolic and contemplative councillors have been named for the Philippines. Photo. From left, Srs. Ma. Teresa Pomar, Rita... >>

W-JPIC Office issues Statement on Maguindanao carnage

The Women, Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (W-JPIC) Office of the Good Shepherd Sisters in the Philippine Province issued a statement recently on the Maguindanao carnage. Committee on Women, Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (W-JPIC... >>

Good Shepherd Sisters, St. Bridget School students, faculty, staff pray for Maguindanao massacre victims

Good Shepherd Sisters from various communities with the students and staff of St. Bridget School (SBS) in Quezon City prayed and lit candles on December 3 for the victims of Maguindanao massacre. Held at the school grounds of SBS in Aurora... >>

Lay Affiliates of the Good Shepherd renew commitment

The Lay Affiliates of the Good Shepherd renewed their commitment during the Eucharistic Celebration held November 26 at the Good Shepherd Chapel in Quezon City. Sr. Marion Chipeco RGS and Sr. Mary James Wilson RGS joined the Lay Affiliates during... >>

November 21, 2009 and Celebrations

Good Shepherd Sisters worldwide are united with the whole Church in celebrating the Feast of the Presentation of Mary on November 21, 2009. The day is also observed by the Congregation as the devotional Renewal of Vows of all perpetually professed... >>

MMTC students and staff celebrate Cultural Day

Students and staff of the Mountain Maid Training Center ( MMTC ) administered by the Good Shepherd Sisters in Baguio City celebrated their Cultural Day on October 25, 2009. The sounds of gongs and horns ushered in the celebration that focused on the... >>

Gratitude to donors

Gratitude is the memory of the heart. Sr. Ailyn Binco RGS of the St. Mary Euphrasia Integrated Foundation Inc. (SMEIDFI) expresses her gratitude to Good Shepherd communities, benefactors and friends who sent donations in cash and in kind to help the... >>