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Passion for contemplation and vocations
NRVC Board I have a deep passion for contemplation and commitment to the full flourishing of religious life in the Church and for the ongoing transformation of the world. I am honored to serve on the National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC) board of directors. I am discovering ever more deeply that religious life is a…
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…
Racism, no more not ever again
This story on racism is the second story in an occasional series of articles focusing on social justice issues that the National Advocacy Center addresses as part of its ongoing mission. How can we confront racial injustice? We intentionally do what we can – individually, as community and as the National Advocacy Center. With all…
Judy Lambeth retires from Maryhurst
Judy Lambeth retired from Maryhurst on June 26, 2020, after 46 years of service to the agency and Sisters of the Good Shepherd. Judy took time from summer vacation to summarize her life’s work at Maryhurst. How did you come to work at Maryhurst? I began working at Maryhurst in September 1974 as a clinical…
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
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-…
Risking together for mission
Risking together for mission is a big deal, and it’s going on with Good Shepherd provinces in North America. Sister and Lay Mission Partners from the provinces of Mid-North America, New York/Toronto, and Central South are playing with creative ideas as they explore new ways to the future. The Montreal province is following its own…
Faith for Earth initiative and Laudato Si
Three years ago the United Nations (UN) and faith groups around the world joined together to create something called the Faith for Earth Initiative. UN Environment founded the initiative with 20 faith organizations representing eight major religious bodies. Their aim was to promote environmental action and investing for environmental impact. In its three short years,…
Laudato Si anniversary year launches
Laudato Si anniversary year has launched and runs from May 24, 2020 to May 24, 2021. While the world experiences a history-defining pandemic crisis, Laudato Si Week (May 17-24) gave us an opportunity to reflect and prepare to build a better world. The Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development promoted the week and announced…