Virtual ICA sets tone for transformation

Virtual ICA sets tone for transformation

For the first time in the history of Good Shepherd, the Inter-Continental Assemblies are being conducted online through the Zoom platform. They are taking place across the globe by region. The virtual ICA (vICA) for Mid-North America began on September 21 and ended on September 25. It included provinces of New York/Toronto, Central South, and…

Mission Formation options open for partners in mission

Mission Formation options open for partners in mission

The North America Mission and Values Team — known best for planning North America Gatherings and Angers Pilgrimages — is offering mission formation in new and creative ways during the pandemic, when we cannot be together in person. The team is broadening the invitation to everyone. Beginning in October, the team will host at least…

Sisters attend installation Mass of new Archbishop

Sisters attend installation Mass of new Archbishop

The Archdiocese of St. Louis installed its 10th Archbishop on August 25, 2020, the feast of Saint Louis. Good Shepherd Sisters Mary Catherine Massei and Monica Duong were on hand to witness the ceremony. Sister Mary Catherine attended the installation Mass on behalf of Mid-North America Province Leader Madeleine Munday, RGS. Sister Monica attended on…

GSS Atlanta program – light in the darkness
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GSS Atlanta program – light in the darkness

Sister Christine Truong, Executive Director of Good Shepherd Services, shared with me a great concern facing the community of Asians she serves in Atlanta. The serious problem weighs heavy on her heart, as local media don’t report on the crimes and police don’t respond for reasons upon which she can only speculate. The sensitive topic…

Virtual Intercontinental Assemblies begin

Virtual Intercontinental Assemblies begin

The Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd has officially begun its virtual Intercontinental Assemblies (vICAs). There are eight of them based on geographic regions. Each vICA takes place on Zoom and lasts five days. The first day sets context and deepens understanding of the radical transformation facing the congregation. Days 2-…