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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 heroic loyalty to the Church.

Good Shepherd Sisters, mission partners, people served in Mindanao gather for Regional Celebration of Centennial

Good Shepherd Sisters in Mindanao gathered in Butuan City last April 24, feast of St. Mary Euphrasia, for the Mindanao Regional Celebration of the Centennial of presence of Good Shepherd Sisters in the Philippines.

The communities that are currently in Mindanao are Reach-Out Davao, Kalilid, Iligan-Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro, Pagadian and CGS-Butuan.

April 29 is Good Shepherd Sunday <br>and 49th World Day of Prayer for Vocations

April 29, this year's fourth Sunday of Easter, is Good Shepherd Sunday. The Catholic Church also marks this day as World Day of Prayer for Vocations.

For the Good Shepherd Sisters worldwide today is observed as titular feast.

Photo: Statue of the Good Shepherd in Quezon City.