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SAVE THE LIFE OF MARY JANE VELOSO

Mary Jane Veloso is a Filipina migrant worker sentenced for execution in Indonesia last April 28, 2015. She is a victim of sexual harassment, attempted rape, forced migration, human trafficking for labor and drug trafficking. She and her family (her... >>

SME's Feastday Celebration

We celebrated St. Mary Euphrasia’s 147th death anniversary with a gathering of the girls and women we served from the 5 Centers located in Luzon: Welcome House, Heart of Mary Villa, Euphrasian Residence, Bukid Kabataan and Ruhama Center for... >>

MMTC Celebrates Earth Day 2015

(By: Sr. Rosemary Bacaltos, RGS - Baguio Community) As in the past years, Mountain Maid Training Center’s Integral Development Program includes presentation about Earth Day to our MMTDFI staff and workers – student workers, out-of-school... >>

HMV's 58th Anniversary

February 7 (Saturday), our community was invited to celebrate the 58 th anniversary of Foundation of Heart of Mary Villa. Their theme was “ ISASAYAW ANG PAGPAPASALAMAT.” At 8:00 a,m. the traditional “karakol” started from... >>

Vocation-Mission Encounter

February 21-23 was our Vocation-Mission Encounter. 18 young ladies attended. They were very grateful for the encounter especially for their exposure to the life and mission of the sisters and the people we serve. Sister Mary Teresa Danganan and... >>

Sr. Rosario Battung receives award from TFDP, <br> a human rights group

FEBRUARY 24, 2015, o ur dear Sister Mary Rosario Battung received an award from the Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP), a human rights organization established by the Association of Major Superiors in the Philippines (AMRSP). She was... >>

A MEANINGFUL DEATH, NOT A LOSS OF LIFE

“It’s a meaningful death, not a loss of life.” http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/666334/ Pope Francis was quoting the father, Paulino when he condoled with him personally on the death of her daughter, Kristel Mae Padasas after the Papal... >>

The Lord has really captured my heart...

(Sr. M. Antonietta Go RGS, passed away on February 4, 2015 in Cebu City, after 38 years in religious life. Here is her story.) MY VOCATION STORY When I was about eight years old I got smitten with the nuns of Asilo de la Milagrosa or the DC sisters... >>

Dra. Asuncion Villa of HMV: lived compassionate concern for women, babies and families

Please pray for the eternal repose of Dra. Asuncion Villa who was buried Saturday, January 31, after the 11:30 funeral Mass. The following sharing of Sister Lorenza Sangalang will tell you who Dra. Villa is. One of the manifold graces we thank God... >>

Papal Visit 2015: Reflections from Bukid Kabataan

“DO NOT LOSE YOUR CAPACITY TO DREAM AS YOU WILL ALSO LOSE YOUR CAPACITY TO LOVE.” Ito ang nakaantig sa akin na sinabi ni Pope Francis. Minsan sa aking buhay ay nanghihina na rin akong mangarap na mabubuo pa ang pamilya ko. Pero narealize... >>

+Kristel Mae Padasas: Bridgetine

+KRISTEL MAE CLEOFE PADASAS "Out of a million who wanted to serve the Lord and see Pope Francis, it was her that God picked out ," were the profoundly sad words of Kristel Mae's grandfather, with deep faith, love and humility. "Maymay" was Mr. and... >>

Good Shepherd Sisters and mission partners join Papal Visit events

Good Shepherd Sisters and Mission partners participated in the various events during the visit of Pope Francis to the Philippines on January 15-19. Several days before the Pope’s arrival, groups of sisters also visited the places where he... >>

Good Shepherd Sisters mark 180th year <br>of the establishment of the Generalate <br>

Good Shepherd Sisters worldwide mark on January 16, 2015 the 180th year of the establishment of the Generalate. Founded by St. Mary Euphrasia in France, the Good Shepherd congregation was approved by Pope Gregory XVI. As the 2009 Constitutions... >>

Prayer for Good Weather

Our beloved Pope Francis will be with us soon. On Saturday he will be in Tacloban, Leyte on a very special mission of mercy and compassion. Unfortunately during the past days heavy rains have poured over the island because of a low pressure area in... >>

Pope Francis visits the Philippines January 15-19

Pope Francis will visit the Philippines on January 15-19 and will highlight his call for mercy and compassion. The schedule has been communicated and the Filipinos are eager to welcome him in the Philippines. Pope Francis will meet representatives... >>

Maligayang Pasko at Masagana / Mapayapang Bagong Taon sa lahat!

Listen for the WORD is spoken... Behold, the SON is born. May the love of the Great Heart of God made incarnate in JESUS take birth in our own hearts. Together, let us share this Gift with our world though our Mission of Mercy and Reconciliation. A... >>

Simbang Gabi

December 16 was the first day of the Simbang Gabi-Misa de Gallo, or early morning Masses to mark the nine day novena to welcome Our Lord Jesus Christ on His birthday on December 25 th . This is a tradition that is long-awaited by many in the... >>

Lay Affiliates' Act of Commitment and Renewal of Commitment

November 27, 2014, marks the Act of Commitment and Renewal of Commitment by our twenty-two lay affilities. The introduction to the Mass celebrated by Fr. Serg Kabamalan, CJM, our ever faithful Eudist priest, gives the important historical context of... >>

Simbang Gabi at the Good Shepherd Convent<br> in Quezon City

Good Shepherd Sisters and friends will join Filipinos in the country and in various parts of the world in the traditional Simbang Gabi or dawn masses that begin December 16. The dawn mass at the Good Shepherd Convent in Quezon City will begin at 4:... >>

Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) hits the Philippines

Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby) has made its first landfall in Dolores, Eastern Samar and is expected to affect many areas in the Philippines. File Photo: Sr. Carmelita Arenas watches as fisherfolks try to build their new fishing boat. Earlier during the day... >>