About twenty years ago, each of the three North American provinces independently created a central archive to hold and preserve important records that tell the story of Good Shepherd’s work in North America. Each province invested significant time and resources gathering founding documents, photos, board minutes, and many other types of records. This work was…
Saint Mary Euphrasia said, “One inspires children of noble lineage to become virtuous by speaking to them about the virtues of their ancestors: one tells them of their adventures, their exploits, their good characteristics and so lead them to become brave and generous as they were.” In this same spirit, the Office of Mission Effectiveness…
In the Mid-North America archives is a scrapbook the Magdalens kept many years ago. It contains letters, pictures, and descriptions of what was happening on the convent grounds in Louisville and regionally. There is also a surprising amount of content that concerns national and international events. The Magdalens did not have television or radio, but…
The Congregational Chapter is a collegial assembly and the highest authority within the congregation. Representative of the congregation, it is a sign of the unity and an expression of the participation and interest of all the members in the progress of our mission. It is a spiritual event, a time of corporate reflection and conversion….
The 31st Congregational Chapter of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd has elected Sister Joan Lopez to lead the congregation for the next six years. This is her message to the congregation: Dear Sisters and Partners-in-Mission, It is with great humility and deep joy that I am in your midst virtually. The delegates of…
A groundbreaking ceremony at Gracenter marked another milestone in the ministry’s 60th anniversary year of its construction. The undertaking 60 years ago was accomplished totally through the generosity of volunteers from 11 labor unions who donated their time and talent and 52 companies who donated the materials. Because of this incredible Good Shepherd story, we chose…
