Good Shepherd Sisters
South West India Province
Drawn by Love, Passionate for Justice
Partners in Mission
Mission Partnership is a vocation for lay people who share the purpose and values of the Good Shepherd Sisters and collaborate co-responsibly for the flourishing of women, girls, and marginalized communities.
From co-workers and volunteers to lay associates, every partner helps make the Good Shepherd mission far-reaching and vibrant across Karnataka, Kerala, and New Delhi.
What is Mission Partnership-
Mission Partnership welcomes co-workers, benefactors, professionals, volunteers, and long-term lay associates who feel drawn to live the congregational charism of merciful love. Partners pray, plan, and evaluate ministries with the sisters so that together we can uphold the dignity and rights of every person.
Across every level, partners receive orientation in our history, spirituality, safeguarding commitments, and justice-focused ministries. They accompany girls in school, train women in livelihoods, support hospital outreach, and advocate for structural change in society.
Level 1 - Co-workers
Teachers, social center staff, administrators, and support teams who work for the mission in our institutions. We gradually immerse them in the Good Shepherd ethos through ongoing orientation.
Professional excellence with openness to Good Shepherd spirituality.
Level 2 - Volunteers
Friends, benefactors, and specialists who work with the mission by sharing skills, mentoring students, supporting events, or sponsoring projects such as scholarships or skill labs.
Regular collaboration rooted in solidarity and advocacy for women and children.
Level 3 - Partners-in-Mission
Lay women and men who work in mission, receive formation in our charism, join prayer circles, and make a personal commitment to co-responsibility for ministries now and into the future.
Lifelong witness to merciful love, justice, and reconciliation in daily life.
Journey
The Commission for Mission Partnership animates gatherings, retreat days, Appreciative Inquiry processes, and mentoring so that partners can deepen their spirituality and leadership. Partners have even joined Province Chapter conversations as observers, reflecting our inclusive approach to governance.
Mission Partnership is a vocation for lay people who feel drawn to the spirit and values of the Congregation and want to build a more just world alongside the sisters.
The Mission Partnership Commission (Sr. Shalini Podimattam with Jason Furtado, Sr. Valsa Thayyil, Sr. Shantha Shivram, Miss Nirmala, Mrs. Sushma Stevan, Mrs. Rita, and Mr. Hector) offers formation sessions, retreats, and mentoring.
Partners co-create programs, animate prayer, support governance consultations, and sometimes lead advocacy or livelihood initiatives in their own circles.
“These two days have helped us to go forward with vigor and zeal and to work with enthusiasm, contributing and sacrificing for those who are not recognized in society.”
“A fire you have kindled in me, to continue the mission till we rest in peace.”
Get Involved
If you would like to explore Mission Partnership — as a co-worker, volunteer, donor, or lay associate — please contact the Province office. We will connect you with the Mission Partnership Commission for an introductory conversation and upcoming gathering dates.
Address
Good Shepherd Provincialate, Shanthi Nilaya
12 Cornwell Road, Bengaluru 560025, India
Phone
+91 80 22214131