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Save the trees of Baguio

A campaign was launched to save the trees at Luneta Hill, in Baguio City. The campaign is spearheaded by the Diocese of Baguio, Association of Women Religious in Baguio- Benguet, Cordillera Ecological Center, A Tree a Day, Save 182. Good Shepherd... >>

Schedule of retreats in Maryridge

The Good Shepherd Sisters in Maryridge, Tagaytay invite lay persons and religious men and women to the retreats scheduled this March and May 2013. Retreat Directors are Fr. Francis Gustilo SDB and Fr. Manoling Francisco SJ. Interested persons may... >>

Davao floods, Jade Valley rescue and relief

Heavy rains caused massive flooding in Davao City on January 20 that affected some 15 barangays and displaced hundreds of families. Photo: Sr. Mary Luz Bantilan returns to Jade Valley to inspect the damage caused by the floods. Jade Valley... >>

St. Bridget College marks centennial

St. Bridget College celebrates its centennial this February 1-6, 2013 in Batangas City. Students in the elementary, high school and college, alumni, faculty, staff, friends and Good Shepherd Sisters are all set to mark this historic event. The... >>

Christmas and New Year Greetings <br>from around the world

We send you our gratitude for your Christmas messages. We pray that many blessings of peace will come to you, all those you serve, and to our world – especially in those areas that are suffering from violence and war. May 2013 be rich with... >>

January 1: Feast of Mary, Mother of God <br>and World Day of Peace

Today, January 1, is the feast of Mary, Mother of God, and World Day of Peace. At the Good Shepherd Convent in Quezon City, the New Year Mass was presided by Fr. Hartono Budi, SJ an Indonesian Jesuit teaching at the Loyola School of Theology. The... >>

Christmas and New Year Greetings

...And the word became flesh and dwelt among us. Maligayang Pasko at Masaganang Bagong Taon sa inyong Lahat! Sr. M. Cecilia Torres and the Good Shepherd Sisters, apostolic and contemplative Philippine Province

Good Shepherd Baguio marks 60th year

Good Shepherd Sisters, students and staff of Mountain Maid Training Center (MMTC), alumnae/alumni, benefactors and friends marked the 60th year of Good Shepherd Baguio on November 11. Bishop Carlito Cenzon of the Diocese of Baguio was the main... >>

OLCs visit the Philippines

Sr. Florence Kisilu, province leader of the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity (OLC) from Kenya and Sr. Maria Bertha Trifa De Souza, a Portuguese missionary, were in the Philippines recently. Among those they visited were the two temporary professed... >>

Second Module of Asia-Pacific Formators' Program held in Maryridge November 7-December 8

The second module of the Asia-Pacific Formators' Program is being held November 7- December 8 in Maryridge, Tagaytay. Theme of the program is, "A Living Story at the Heart of Good Shepherd Mission." Fifty directress of pre-novitiate, novitiate,... >>

Tribute to Sr. Mary Estelle: Her desire—to follow her Jesus more closely and love him more deeply-- in joy

(The following is the tribute of the Philippine Province of the Good Shepherd to Sr. Mary Estelle Antigua RGS, read by Sr. M. Corazon Demetillo during the Mass of the Resurrection on October 29, 2011.) Thank you, everybody, for coming today to join... >>

Congratulations to Cardinal-designate Chito Tagle

Sr. M. Cecilia Torres and the Religious of the Good Shepherd, apostolic and contemplative, are happy to know of Pope Benedict XVI's designation as cardinal Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio G. Tagle. Congratulations! Be assured of our prayers as you... >>

Sr. M. Estelle Antigua: Being witness to the Joy which comes from being with the Lord

My Vocation Story SR. M. ESTELLE ANTIGUA, RGS God’s call for me has been unique in its ordinariness. It was not late; neither was my response delayed. Looking back, I realize that it was just “on time,” His own good time. He made... >>

World Mission Sunday and Canonization<br> of St. Pedro Calungsod on October 21

Filipinos worldwide celebrate today, October 21, the canonization of St. Pedro Calungsod and six other saints, on this World Mission Sunday. Canonization rites were held at St. Peter's Square. Photo: Fr. Nonong Pili celebrates Mass at the Good... >>

Sr. Brigid visits St. Bridget College

By St Bridget College (Visit: www.sbcbatangas.edu.ph ) As the Carpenter’s song goes: “… one of the few things worth remembering”, thus, is the visit of Sr. Brigid Lawlor, the Religious of the Good Shepherd Congregational... >>

Celebration of our precious heritage in the Philippines

(Message of Sr. Brigid Lawlor, Congregational Leader of the Good Shepherd Sisters, during the Centennial Celebration of the Good Shepherd Sisters, October 4, 2012, Good Shepherd Convent, Quezon City) Gratitude is your inheritance. Engrave it on your... >>

Weaving Compassion, Embracing Challenges, Forging Hope

(Homily delivered by Abp Luis Antonio G. Tagle, DD, Archbishop of Manila during the Eucharistic Celebration marking the Centennial of Good Shepherd Sisters in the Philippines, October 4, 2012.) From where we are standing, I can see familiar faces,... >>

Through 100 Years: A Faithful God, Loving Shepherd!

Good Shepherd Sisters, mission partners, friends and benefactors gathered last October 4, 2012 at the Good Shepherd Convent in Quezon City to mark the Centennial of Good Shepherd Sisters' presence in the Philippines. Parade, from the gate of the... >>

Lay Affiliates of the Good Shepherd General Assembly held

The First General Assembly of Lay Affiliates was held August 19-20 at the Good Shepherd Convent in Quezon City. Lay Affiliates from Quezon City and Davao were among the participants.

MMTC partners with TESDA 2

Mt. Maid Training Center Partners with TESDA Part II As part of Mt. Maid Training Center’s skills upgrade for its staff and student workers, the Technical Educational Skills Development Authority (TESDA) sent an assessor, Ms. Annabelle Ateo-an last... >>