Good Shepherd Sisters
South West India Province
Drawn by Love, Passionate for Justice
News & Events
Province chapters, partner gatherings, governance steps, and safeguarding notices that keep our mission transparent and connected.
Stories and milestones that show how we risk together for mission, foster communities of reconciliation, and keep people at the margins at the center.
Browse featured highlights or scan the timeline for key province moments.
Featured
Highlights drawn from province notices, partner gatherings, governance updates, and safeguarding commitments.
Mission partners met under the theme "Listening and Appreciation Promote Understanding, Relationship, Personal Growth and Mission Effectiveness!" with Visio Divina, Appreciative Inquiry, leadership development, and a Ceremony of Promise for twelve new partners.
Notice of the 3rd Province Chapter invited sisters to "risk together for the growth and sustainable development of our people especially those at the margins," aligning with the mission of reconciliation.
AP Circle Implementation Team and CEIN & SWI Unit Implementation Teams formed to advance new governance with mission at the center, following workshops and discernment through 2022.
The Congregation Safeguarding Policy emphasizes justice, inclusion, and transparency, committing all sisters and associated persons to environments that protect children and persons in vulnerable situations.
News
A living list of province notices and celebrations. Click any story to read more. Add new items by extending the news data in this section.
Twelve new mission partners made their promise during the bi-annual gathering themed on listening and appreciation.
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Convocation for the 3rd Province Chapter inviting sisters to risk together for sustainable development with people at the margins at the center.
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Congregation-wide safeguarding policy underscores justice, inclusion, and transparency for children and vulnerable persons.
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Asia-Pacific Circle Implementation Team and CEIN/SWI Unit Implementation Teams formed to advance mission-centered governance.
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Timeline
A quick scan of recent and historic updates that shape the South West India Province and the wider Good Shepherd family.
Dec 2024
Two-day gathering themed "Listening and Appreciation Promote Understanding, Relationship, Personal Growth and Mission Effectiveness!" including Appreciative Inquiry, leadership development, and a Ceremony of Promise.
Apr & Sep 2023
Asia-Pacific Circle Implementation Team and CEIN/SWI Unit Implementation Teams established to move new governance forward with mission at the center.
2022
Province leaders participated in workshops and discernment to prepare for inclusive, mission-centered governance.
May 2020
Notice for the 3rd Province Chapter (25-30 May 2020) called sisters to risk together for sustainable growth, especially with people at the margins.
2017
"Now I am making the whole of creation new." Direction that continues to shape province renewal.
2015
"Energized by the Spirit, We Risk Together for Mission." A call to courageous mission that still inspires today.
2014
The International Union of Our Lady of Charity reunited with the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, strengthening one charism lived apostolically and contemplatively.
1996
The congregation was recognized as an NGO in special consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council.
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