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"Laudato Si" marks fifth anniversary

"Laudato Si" , the encyclical written by Pope Francis, on the care for our common home, marks its fifth anniversary this May 24, 2020. Issued on Pentecost 2015, the third year of the Holy Father Francis as pope, Laudato Si, calls on each one all... >>

Notice to the Public

It has come to our attention that well-meaning messages have been circulating in the social media and chat groups about our products being sold in our Quezon City convent and elsewhere. We are very grateful for the public's support to us in this... >>

Healing Rosary for the World scheduled May 6

The Association of Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines (AMRSP) enjoins religious men and women in the Philippines to unite ourselves in prayer for the end of the pandemic and for all those who are affected by it. Entitled “Healing... >>

Sisters mark Jubilee on Good Shepherd Sunday

S r. Grace Sr. Benigna Sr. Michelle Sr. Bernard Sr. Lucia Sr. Maryanne Sr. Lilia Sr. Euphrasia Sr. Rosary Sr. Mercy Sr. Catalina Sr. Minela Twelve Religious of the Good Shepherd will mark their Jubilee of profession of vows on May 3, Good Shepherd... >>

Apostolic and contemplative sisters profess vows on the feast of St. Mary Euphrasia

Sr. M.Corazon Arcega, apostolic sister and Sr. Roselle of St. Joseph Pascua, contemplative sister made their First Profession of Vows on April 24, 2020, feast of St. Mary Euphrasia, at the Good Shepherd Convent in Quezon City. Presider of the... >>

Open Letter to Chief Justice Peralta

OPEN LETTER TO CHIEF JUSTICE DIOSDADO PERALTA Dear Hon. Peralta, “In many countries, detention facilities are overcrowded, making physical distancing and self-isolation practically impossible. People are often held in unhygienic conditions... >>

Welcome House-Paco marks 50 years of service

Welcome House marked on April 16, 2020, its 50th year of foundation, in various ways following the lockdown in Luzon. Welcome House in Paco, Manila was founded by Sr. M. Dominica Long and Sr. Mary James Wilson upon the request of then Fr. Bob Garon... >>

MMTDFI assistance to frontliners in hospitals, checkpoints and LGUs

Mountain Maid Training and Development Foundation, Inc. (MMTDF) run by the Religious of the Good Shepherd donated ube jam and chocolate crinkles to frontliners in hospitals, check points and local government offices in Baguio City and other... >>

Religious Communities during the time <br> of COVID 19

From Global Sisters Report: The COVID-19 pandemic upended sisters' ministries, requiring strict policies to protect the most vulnerable, forcing cancellations of congregational and regional gatherings, and changing prayer practices, fellowship,... >>

Philippines-Japan Province Chapter held

The 2020 Province Chapter of the Religious of the Good Shepherd in Philippines-Japan started on March 16, 2020 at the Divine Child Auditorium of St. Bridget School in Quezon City with the chapter theme “Transformed by Love, Passionate for... >>

SBC-RSB relief operations for those affected <br>by Taal Volcano eruptions continue

St. Bridget College Operation Rise-Up and Shine Bataguenos (SBC-RSB) continues to visit those affected by Taal Volcano eruption in various parts of Batangas. Sr. Clare Bagot, president of SBC, said that since January 14, donations have been given to... >>

St. Bridget College launches “Operation Rise up and Shine Batangueños” (SBC-RSB)

St. Bridget College launches Operations Rise Up and Shine Batanguenos. The Taal volcano eruption which started 12 th of January left 74, 787 families, a total of 300, 595 individuals unsettled. These internally displaced persons (IDPs) are in 532... >>

Good Shepherd Sisters and lay mission partners help Taal Volcano evacuees

Good Shepherd Sisters and lay mission partners help victims of Taal Volcano eruption by distributing goods in evacuation centers in Batangas and Cavite. Sr. Celeste Yuzon, local leader of St. Bridget College community, Sr. Clare Bagot, president of... >>

Keeping safe as Taal Volcano erupts

Taal Volcano located in Batangas province and is seen from Tagaytay City erupted on January 12 spewing ashes not only in Batangas and Cavite provinces but in Metro Manila and other provinces as well. Called a phreatic eruption, it is a steam-driven... >>

Good Shepherd Sisters and lay mission partners celebrate "Aguinaldo para sa Kalikasan"

Good Shepherd Sisters and lay mission partners in the National Capital Region gathered on December 21 to celebrate Christmas with the theme, "Aguinaldo para sa Kalikasan." Participants were communities of Welcome House-Tahanan in Paco and San Andres... >>

Feast of the Presentation of Mary <br> and Renewal of Vows

Perpetually professed Good Shepherd Sisters worldwide celebrated the Feast of the Presentation of Mary on November 21, with their devotional renewal of vows. Sisters, apostolic and contemplative, from the Province of Philippines-Japan had the... >>

Mountain Maid Training Center- <br>Good Shepherd Baguio@67

Background: Mountain Maid Training celebrated its 67th year of foundation, November 11 (1952-2019). Sixty seven years ago Bishop William Brasseur, CICM, DD, asked the Good Shepherd Sisters to do a "special ministry in the Cordilleras." The mission... >>

AMRSP Joint Convention held in Iloilo; delegates reflect on the theme Consecrated Persons Accompanying the Filipino Youth

The Association of Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines (AMRSP) gathered in Iloilo City last July 14-17 for the joint convention with the theme, “Consecrated Persons Accompanying the Filipino Youth in mission: Beloved, Gifted,... >>

Contemplative Assembly tackles the theme, "Offer the Best of Yourself"

Good Shepherd Contemplatives from the four communities in the Province of Philippines-Japan participated in the Contemplative Assembly held at Villa Maria in Cebu City, October 7-12. “Offer the Best of Yourself,” the theme taken from the... >>

RGS Asia Pacific Child Safeguarding and Protection Workshop held in Bangkok

Representatives from the nine units of Good Shepherd Sisters in Asia Pacific participated in the Child Safeguarding and Protection Workshop held in Bangkok, Thailand from September 10-15. The facilitator of the workshop was Ms. Maryam Ehsani, a... >>