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Unexpected invitation to share my vocation story with children
An unexpected invitation came my way when a teacher asked me to share my vocation story with her students. Here’s how the situation unfolded: On weekdays, I usually participate in the 8 a.m. Eucharistic Celebration at St. Ann’s Church, our local parish in Normandy, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. The highlight of my participation…
Sabbatical of year-long teaching filled me with gratitude
I am filled with gratitude to Sr. Madeleine Munday and all of the members of our Province Leadership Team for offering me a year-long sabbatical following my years in Congregational Leadership. My sabbatical took on two focuses: The first inspiration came from our 2015 Congregational Chapter mandate to: 1. rediscover the richness of our founding…
Domestic abuse victims heal at Good Shepherd Shelter
Domestic abuse is a national concern. In Los Angeles there is a sanctuary where women and their children go to heal from the ravages of domestic abuse and violence. The haven is called Good Shepherd Shelter. I toured the shelter and met with its staff recently. I sat in on a session where the women…
Ordination of bishops inspires Good Shepherd Sisters
Four Good Shepherd Sisters from the Baltimore Community attended the ordination to the Order of Bishop of The Most Reverend Adam J. Parker and the Most Reverend Mark E. Brennan. Both priests became Auxiliary Bishops of Baltimore on January 19, 2017, in the Cathedral of Mary our Queen, Baltimore. Bishop Parker and his parents are long…
Historic Women’s March draws Good Shepherd Sisters and Laity
The historic Women’s March on Washington, D.C. galvanized millions of men, women and children across the U.S. and around the world. People from every continent marched in solidarity with the Women’s March on January 21, 2017. Good Shepherd Sisters and Laity were among them, identifying with causes and issues that reflect the charism and lifelong work…
Stained glass windows from Pelletier Hall find new home
Stained glass windows that adorned Pelletier Hall’s chapel have a new home. Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Montgomery, Ohio, (near Cincinnati) will install the windows in their redesigned chapel when they complete renovations later this year. According to Deacon Max, it was timely that Sisters of the Good Shepherd were looking for a home for…
Chennai Sisters help girls and young women improve their lives
Chennai is home to 11 Good Shepherd Sisters in Tamil Nadu, India. The Sisters are members of the Province of Central East India/Nepal, which consists of 14 communities in six states of India: The communities in India are in Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, and one community in Nepal. Province of Mid-North…
United Nations: a personal journey of understanding
The United Nations captivated me early on in my life. When I was a young man, my dream was to work for the United Nations. The white and blue flag with the world map surrounded by olive branches captured my imagination. As is often the case with youth, my life took many different twists and…
Storage system preserves historic province fabrics
A new storage system will preserve the many one-of-a-kind textiles that the Province of Mid-North America keeps in its archival vault in St. Louis. Monte Abbott, Province Operations Director and archivist, has begun creating a storage system for embroidered banners, needlework and other textiles that are part of the Province’s history. “We have several banners that are 3-feet, 4-feet and even…