Sister Gabriel’s zeal for justice is legendary among activist circles in some cities and within the Order of Sisters of the Good Shepherd. She has spent a lifetime involved in social justice causes and campaigns. Sister Gabriel was still engaged in her lifelong commitment to right social wrongs when I met her at Boutwells Landing in…
Healing presence in the lives of women. That is how women at Good Shepherd Gracenter describe the recovery residence that offers them a supportive and gently challenging program to strengthen their early sobriety. Gracenter helps women without resources break free from drug and alcohol addiction. The healing presence at Gracenter and power of God’s grace…
Sister Gayle reached another milestone in her life last month. In May Sister Gayle Lwanga Crumbley completed her dissertation and received her doctorate of Education in Leadership, (Ed.D.) from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. For many years the College of St. Thomas was an all-male college seminary. Good Shepherd Sisters in…
St. Louis artists interpret Laudato Si at an art exhibit that is on display at Good Shepherd Gallery in Ferguson, Missouri. Laudato Si (Medieval Central Italian for Praise Be to You) is the second encyclical of Pope Francis. It has the subtitle On Care For Our Common Home. In it, the Pope critiques consumerism and irresponsible development, laments environmental degradation and global warming, and calls all people of the…
Eight St. Louis artists interpret Laudato Si at an art exhibit that is on display at Good Shepherd Gallery in Ferguson, Missouri. The collection of art includes oils, watercolors, sculptures and other mediums. Eight St. Louis artists The featured artists — seven Catholic Sisters and one diocesan priest — flesh out each piece of their artwork with…
Let us lift every voice for justice was the rallying cry at Ecumenical Advocacy Days for Global Peace with Justice (EAD). The annual gathering in Washington, DC, took place from April 15-19. The event theme centered around racism, class and power. Larry Couch, Director of Good Shepherd National Advocacy Center (NAC), plays a vital role…
