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August 19: Good Shepherd Sisters in NCR celebrate Centennial with families; Lay Affiliates hold General Assembly

Good Shepherd Sisters in the National Capital Region and their families will celebrate on August 19, in Quezon City the centennial of Good Shepherd presence in the country. Good Shepherd Sisters in NCR include Euphrasian Community, Heart of Mary... >>

Sisters' Day held at SBC Batangas

Sisters' Day 2012, organized by the Elementary Department of St. Bridget College in Batangas City was held last July 30. According to Ms. Ana Lisa Malbog, principal of the Elementary Department, "this is the third year that the department has... >>

Visit to Heart of Mary Villa

By Sr. Marion Chipeco RGS (Quezon City) Marianne Noemi Runia, 24 years old, from the Netherlands had just completed her "motherland" visit to the Philippines. She arrived last June 21 and left July 9. She was one of our babies in Heart of Mary Villa... >>

+ Sr. M. Natividad Banaag RGS: She was blessed, she was broken, she was shared

“She was, by the hands of the One she greatly loved, she was – beautifully beyond our knowing – she was blessed, she was broken, she was shared. Thank you, Sister Naty, for the self-giving with which you placed yourself in His... >>

Filipinos in Nagano, Japan celebrate Centennial of Good Shepherd Sisters’ presence in the Philippines

By Sr. Mercy Ang RGS (Japan) Since July 31, 2011, regional celebrations in the Philippines have been going on to mark the 2012 centennial anniversary of the Good Shepherd Sisters’ s presence in the Philippines. As Filipino missionaries, ministering... >>

Monsoon rains cause heavy floods in Metro Manila and nearby provinces; RGS helps victims

Monsoon rains caused heavy floods in Metro Manila and nearby provinces that prompted government to suspend classes and offices to ensure the safety of the people. Government agencies have been advised to look after those trapped in the housetops or... >>

Journey of Enrichment Retreat in Maryridge

A Journey of Enrichment Retreat was held July 24-29 at Maryridge, Tagaytay City. Facilitated by Sr. M. Lourdes Fabia RGS and Sr. Celeste Engutan CGS, the retreat gathered Good Shepherd Sisters and lay mission partners. The retreat is the second held... >>

+ Sr. Mary Julia M. Gonzalez RGS: Following the Good Shepherd in pasture and in peril

+ Sr. Mary Julia Gonzalez RGS who passed away July 30 of cardio-pulmonary arrest in Quezon City was laid to rest August 3 at the Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina City. Families, friends and Good Shepherd Sistersm gathered at the Good Shepherd Chapel... >>

OLC Temporary Professed Sisters renew vows

Two temporary professed sisters from the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity renewed their vows at the Good Shepherd Chapel in Quezon City last July 19. Sr. Emiliana and Sr. Felister, both from Kenya, are in the Philippines for theological studies. They... >>

Missionaries from the Philippines

Sr. M. Clemencia Flora who came back to the Philippines after many years as missionary to Ethiopia is now in Mozambique to join the community. Photo: Sr. Clemencia Flora (left) with her bandmate, Sr. Elenita Belardo It was on March 13 , 2012 that Sr... >>

Asia-Pacific Finance Meeting held in KL

The Asia-Pacific Finance Meeting of the Good Shepherd congregation is held July 16-20 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Representing the Philippines in the meeting are Sr. M. Amelia David, province treasurer, Sr. M. Edna Fuentes of MARTA (Material... >>

Isabela Regional Celebration held June 8

The Centennial Good Shepherd Staff visited Isabela Region and was received by the Good Shepherd Sisters, mission partners, religious, priests and people served on June 8, 2012. Representatives of the Good Shepherd Sisters in Mindanao -- Sr. Virgo... >>

Mass of Thanksgiving for Golden Jubilee

Sr. Mirianti Han, Indonesian contemplative Good Shepherd Sister who is a member of the Philippine Province, celebrated with the Good Shepherd Sisters her Golden Jubilee of profession of vows last June 4 in Jakarta. Sr. Mirianti with her brother... >>

Tree Planting at Mountain Maid Training Center held on Arbor Day, June 25

Tree planting is a tradition here at Mountain Maid Training Center that is being held on June 25. Former president Gloria M. Arroyo issued a proclamation declaring June 25 every year as Philippine Arbor Day. Last year the local leaders participated... >>

Vermi composting: A little contribution to waste management in Baguio

By Sr. M. Guadalupe Bautista RGS (Good Shepherd Convent -Baguio City) Baguio City used to be "clean and green". Not anymore because of population pressure, cutting down of pine trees (latest SM controversy), traffic jams, air pollution and... >>

Mid-level Management Training-Workshop for Good Shepherd Sisters and Mission Partners held June 25-29 in Quezon City

The Philippine Province of the Good Shepherd organizes a Mid-Level Management Taining-Workshop for Good Shepherd Sisters and mission partners June 25-29 at the Rosary Hall, Good Shepherd Convent in Quezon City. Sr. Ananita Borbon of the Province... >>

“Keys to Understanding Islamic Faith and Christian Faith Together”

"Keys to Understanding Islamic Faith and Christian Faith Together" will be the topic of the 2012 Centennial Celebration lecture that will be held at the Rosary Hall, Good Shepherd Community on Thursday, June 14, 2012 from 2-5 p.m. Fr. Franç... >>

114th Philippine Independence Day

The Philippines celebrates today, June 12, its 114 th independence day. This celebration is based on the Declaration of Independence on June 12, 1898 by General Emilio Aguinaldo and Filipino revolutionary forces from the Spanish colonization. The... >>

June 8 is feast of Blessed Maria Droste and Isabela Regional Celebration for 2012 Centennial

June 8 is feast of Blessed Maria Droste. Blessed Maria Droste zu Vishering was born on September 8, 1863 in Munster, Germany. She was the daughter of Count Clemen Droste zu Vishering and of Countess Helen von Galen. Her family was characterized by... >>

Mountain Maid Training Center partners with TESDA

Baguio City - (By Sr. M. Guadalupe Bautista RGS) The Technical Educational Skills Development Authority or TESDA agreed to enter into partnership with Mountain Maid Training Ce nter. It has long been our desire that students , who after being... >>