Current Ministries

Good Shepherd Sisters continue to be engaged in practical and prayerful concern for persons who are on the margins of society. Sisters are found in a variety of ministries including economic justice for women (particularly via the Trading Circle), education for justice and peace, prison & hospital chaplaincy, parish visiting, involvement with migrants and refugees, counselling and social work.

Partnership

"The old stars burn out and die, look to new horizons and beyond". Saint Mary Euphrasia. These words from the founder of Good Shepherd Sisters take on new meaning for our Province at the beginning of the Third Millennium. Changes in church and society see new expressions of commitment emerging among us. The structures of present day religious life do not attract persons wanting to make a life commitment. While various theories abound, Good Shepherd Sisters in this Province see lack of recruits as an invitation to trust God's spirit. We are in touch with many people who live and express Good Shepherd charism. We believe we can offer our lived experience, our collective wisdom, to today's generation of persons enthused to bring about justice for persons on the margins. This constitutes a partnership that enables our mission and spirit to experience new life.

Partnership exists with our Agency Boards, our Agency staff and volunteers. The Good Shepherd Trading Circle entails partnership across countries as together we work for economic justice for women. The Social Justice Network is another expression of partnership as we make connections which bring life and justice to many.

See also:

Agencies

Trading Circle

Social Justice Network