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OLC Congregational Chapter set Aug. 18-Sept. 4

The Union Our Lady of Charity will hold their congregational chapter from August 18-September 4, 2013 at the Good Shepherd Motherhouse in Angers, France. Theme of the 2014 Chapter is, "Embracing our Fragile and Beautiful World in Reconciliation and... >>

New Bahay Pastulan store blessed

The new store of Bahay Pastulan in Sta. Rosa, Tagaytay was blessed on July 28. The blessing was attended by Good Shepherd Sisters from various communities in Batangas, Baguio, Cavite, Isabela and the National Capital Region (NCR), mission partners... >>

Cluster Meeting in Visayas-Mindanao

The cluster meeting of Visayas-Mindanao to prepare for the 2014 Province Chapter will be held August 26-27 in Villa Maria, Cebu City. Expected to attend are apostolic and contemplative sister who opted for Modes 1 and 2 participation in the chapter... >>

Sisters' Day at SBC Batangas

Due to floods caused by heavy monsoon rains and typhoon Maring, work and classes in the National Capital Region and several provinces, including Batangas, were suspended. At the Good Shepherd Convent in Quezon City, a Eucharistic Celebration was... >>

RGS Mindanao celebrate SME's birthday <br> and concludes Centennial Celebration

Good Shepherd Sisters missioned in Mindanao gathered last July 31 at the St. Paul Parish Church to celebrate the birth anniversary of St. Mary Euphrasia and mark the conclusion of the RGS centennial celebration in the region. Presider of the... >>

Vocation Promoters' Assembly for NCR-Luzon held

Vocation Promoters from the National Capital Region (NCR) and Luzon held a two-day Vocation Promoters' Assembly held at the Rosary Hall, Good Shepherd Convent in Quezon City. Participants included Srs. Emelita Malasmas and Constancia Buenviaje of St... >>

New Bahay Pastulan store blessed

The new store of Bahay Pastulan in Sta. Rosa, Tagaytay was blessed on July 28. The blessing was attended by Good Shepherd Sisters from various communities in Batangas, Baguio, Cavite, Isabela and the National Capital Region (NCR), mission partners... >>

Our Filipina Missionaries

Several of our Filipina overseas missionaries are in town for good or for vacation. Sr. M. Angela Battung arrived from the Province of Canada last June 2 after 44 years as missionary, first to South Korea and later to Canada. Sr. M. John Dumaug... >>

NEDA awards Plaque of Recognition to Sr. Rivkha

The NEDA (National Economic Development Authority) Regional Development Council Calabarzon awards a Plaque of Recognition to Sr. Mary Rebecca E. Rogacion, RGS as Chairperson of the Sectoral Committee on Social Development (2010-2013) and for... >>

Cluster meetings to prepare for 2014 Province Chapter held

The cluster meetings of Good Shepherd Sisters in the Philippines as preparation for the 2014 Province Chapter has begun. The participants include sisters who opted Mode 1 and Mode 2 participation in the chapter. Invited also during the cluster... >>

Ateneo de Manila University confers Bukas Palad Award on Sr. Michelle Gamboa RGS

Sr. Mary Michelle Gamboa RGS will be conferred the Bukas Palad Award by the Ateneo de Manila during convocation to be held July 16, 3 p.m. at the Henry Lee Irwin Theatre, ADMU, Loyola Heights, Quezon City. The Bukas Palad Award is one of the the... >>

150th birth anniversary of Blessed Maria Droste on September 8

While having our Philippine Centennial Celebrations, the whole congregation will also mark on September 8, 2013 the 150 th birthday of Blessed Maria Droste who was born in Munster, Germany in 1863. The Province of Germany/Albania sent video of the... >>

Empowering Filipino Artisans Out of Poverty workshop held

A follow up workshop, “Empowering Filipino Artisans Out of Poverty (EFAP) was held at the Heart of Mary Villa conference hall from May 27-31. It is a joint program of Mission Development Office in Rome and the Philippine Province. 5 The... >>

“The Proclaimer” Training

In the spirit of the Year of Faith a session on “The Proclaimer,” a training for Mass readers on the spirituality of lectors, basic communication skills, preparing, reading, bringing words to LIFE was facilitated by Dr. Antoinette... >>

Local Leaders' Meeting 2013

The Local Leaders’ Meeting was held May 28-29 in Maryridge, Tagaytay City. Six new local leaders were among the group: Sr. M. Loreen Granada, (SBS-Quezon City), Sr. M. Jane Pineda (Welcome House/Malate), Sr. M. Christina Sevilla (SBS-Buhi), Sr... >>

SBS-Buhi Mission celebrates 50 years of service

By Sr. Mary Anne Terrenal RGS (Buhi, Camarines Sur). Genesis recounts that the Almighty Lord created heaven and earth in six days and everything he created gave him joy. He created the lakes and rivers and filled them with various kinds of sea... >>

Linang Sining sa Paghilom and other Activities

These are some of the activities held in the Philippine Province. SMEIDFI Training A SMEIDFI training, "Linang Sining sa Paghilom", for sisters and mission partners involved in the residential and center-based programs of the province is held April... >>

MARTA announces SME Educational Assistance graduates and scholars

The Material Resources Team (MARTA) of the Philippine Province of the Good Shepherd announced on April 24 that 11 graduated from college this 2013, and 72 students have been given the St. Mary Euphrasia Educational Assistance for schoolyear 2013-... >>

Mission Assignments 2013-2014 and Update on Filipina Overseas Missionaries

Sr. M. Cecilia Torres, province leader, announced on April 24, the feast of St. Mary Euphrasia, the new mission assignments of the Philippine Province of the Good Shepherd for 2013-2014. New local leaders The newly- appointed local leaders include:... >>