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Crowning of Our Lady highlights MMTC celebration of Month of Mary

Student workers, staff and Good Shepherd Sisters of the Mountain Maid Training Center (MMTC) in Baguio City concluded the celebration of Mary’s month last May 31 with the crowning of Our Lady. A total of 180 SPES (Summer Program for Employment... >>

"Weaving New Pathways in Leadership" theme enables local leaders to learn from SME, from one another and to celebrate

Thirty (30) Good Shepherd Sisters composed of local leaders of various of communities of apostolic and contemplative sisters and the Province Leadership Team (PLT) concluded the annual Local Leaders' Meeting held at the Good Shepherd Convent in... >>

Good Shepherd Local Leaders’ Meeting scheduled May 24-27 in Baguio

Local leaders of the Good Shepherd Sisters in the Philippines will hold this year’s Local Leaders' Meeting at the Good Shepherd Convent in Baguio City from May 24-27, 2010 . Twenty-two (22) local leaders of apostolic sisters and four local... >>

Good Shepherd Sister reports findings gathered as member of the international monitoring mission for May 2010 Philippine Elections

As reported last May 8, Sr. Maureen Catabian RGS, coordinator of the Women, Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (WJPIC) Office of the Good Shepherd Sisters in the Philippine Province, participated in the international monitoring mission for the... >>

How we participate in the May 10 Elections

Today, May 10 is Philippine Elections Day. We are providing news of the elections as sent to us by Good Shepherd Sisters and friends nationwide. The day started early at the Good Shepherd Convent in Quezon City. A Eucharistic Celebration was... >>

QRT@1043 prepares for May 10 Elections

Good Shepherd Sisters prepare for the 2010 National and Local elections that will be held in the Philippines on Monday, May 10. "QRT@1043" or Quick Response Team was formed by the sisters residing at the 1043 Aurora Blvd. compound in Quezon City to... >>

"I Am Your Loving Shepherd"

On April 25, 2010, Good Shepherd Sisters, apostolic and contemplative, celebrated with the whole Church Good Shepherd Sunday. The Eucharistic Celebration at 1043 Aurora Boulevard in Quezon City was made even more festive by the presence of Good... >>

Good Shepherd Sunday: SMEIDFI holds </br>11th General Assembly; 2 new BOT members elected

The 11th General Assembly of the St. Mary Euphrasia Integrated Development Foundation Inc (SMEIDFI) was held on April 25, Good Shepherd Sunday, at the Rosary Hall in Quezon City. SMEIDFI is the Philippine Province’s social welfare/social... >>

Aprill 24: Philippine Province celebrates Feast of St. Mary Euphrasia

The Philippine Province of the Good Shepherd celebrates today, April 24, feast of St. Mary Euphrasia, foundress of the congregation, with four important occasions. It was on April 24, 1868 that St. Mary Euphrasia passed away in Angers. France and... >>

Good Shepherd Sisters join Earth Day celebrations

April 22 is Earth Day! Good Shepherd Sisters in Quezon City join the worldwide celebration of Earth Day. First celebrated 40 years ago, Earth Day, has drawn more people together as the world is now in peril owing to climate change and other... >>

10 Filipina Good Shepherd Sisters celebrate Golden Jubilee on April 24

Ten Filipina Good Shepherd Sisters who will celebrate their Golden Jubilee on April 24 are in Maryridge, Tagaytay City for a retreat facilitated by Bishop Luis Antonio "Chito" Tagle of the Diocese of Imus. The Golden Jubilarians, eight apostolic... >>

Retreats for Good Shepherd Sisters and friends

Retreats for sisters in initial formation and continuing formation are being held in various cities in the Philippines. Sr. Patricia Perez RGS of the Continuing Formation, quoting the Constitutions on Formation, said: “The vitality of the... >>

Easter Greetings

Jesus is risen! Alleluia! April 4, 2010 Dear Sisters and Friends, “Oh Jesus, Jesus,. With what great love You have loved us. Oh Jesus, Jesus, with what great love You love.” This refrain from a famous song, “With What Great Love... >>

2010 Holy Week Services at 1043

Holy Week services are being held at the Good Shepherd Convent, 1043 Aurora Blvd. in Quezon City. Good Shepherd Sisters, friends, associates and staff celebrated Palm Sunday with a procession that began from the Provincialate to the Good Shepherd... >>

Good Shepherd Sisters join observance of 2010 Earth Hour

Good Shepherd Sisters in the Philippines participated in the 2010 Global Earth Hour organized by WWF held on Saturday, March 27 from 8:30-9:30 p.m. WWF was founded in 1961 and was then known as World Wildlife Fund. The organization grew over the 70s... >>

Conclusion of Joint Intensification Program: Nuggets of Wisdom and the Vows

The joint intensification program before final vows participated in by 10 temporary professed sisters from South Korea, South Africa and the Philippinesm concluded last March 15. The sisters include: Sr. Loreen Granada, Sr. Leah Ann Espina, Sr... >>

Joint Intensification Program: Linking Hearts Beyond Borders

(The 10 temporary professed Good Shepherd Sisters who are in the Philippines for a joint intensification program before final vows are now on the third week of the program. The group is composed of Sr. Loreen Granada, Sr. Leah Ann Espina, Sr. Diana... >>

RGS Philippines receives award from Zonta International

The Religious of the Good Shepherd in the Philippines received a Plaque of Recognition from Zonta International last February 24 for its work on women and children. The awarding ceremonies, initiated by Area 1, District 17 of Zonta International,... >>

Members of Province Leadership Team hold meeting in Isabela

The members of the Apostolic Council of the Province Leadership Team (PLT) were in Guibang, Gamu, Isabela recently for their first meeting in 2010. Srs. Cecilia Torres RGS, province leader of the Philippines and her apostolic councillors Srs... >>

2010 Joint Intensification Program <br>for Temporary Professed Sisters </br>begins Feb. 15 in the Philippines

The 2010 Joint Intensification Program for temporary professed sisters preparing for Final Profession of Vows started February 15 in the Philippines. The 10 temporary professed sisters are from the Philippine Province, the Province of Northeast Asia... >>