Welcome all Discerners

Since October is assigned the Vocation Month, i will feature different congregations, and some notes to aid the discerner.

As a general principle: ALL CONGREGATIONS ARE GOOD. GOD would not allow any community to last if it does not fit into His plan. What is important is to discern whether the congregation's lifestyle, charism and mission all FIT into the discerner's desire and dreams.

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Religious of the Good Shepherds

Formal Name: Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd
Commonly Called As: Religious of the Good Shepherd, RGS Sisters
Classification: One Congregation, Two Vocations (active and contemplative)

Monicker: (In Baguio, Ube Jam Sisters)
Habit: For special occasions, white, for others, the RGS sisters are basically free to wear anything they want, depending on the needs of their ministry,and their own local reality












Foundational Data:The Good Shepherd Congregation was founded in Angers, France in 1835 by St. Mary Euphrasia Pelletier.

Vision/Charism

We desire a Province of communities of compassion in radical incarnation of Jesus, the Good Shepherd.
We dream of a world transformed in Jesus Christ where there is fullness of life for all beings; where no one is marginalized, oppressed or exploited; where everyone enjoys the all-embracing security of God' s care.

Claim to History: Being at the Forefront for the Fight for Justice,Peace and Integrity of Creation.

Dubious Distinction: Providing Shelther and Home to Rich, Problematic Women in the Past

Five Reasons Why You Might Be Attracted:

a. A spirituality of zeal and compassion permeates the RGS communities and ministries. Among the congregation in the Philippines, this one pioneered in delving into their rich history and contextualizing their spiritual heritage

b. A parade of names who helped define Philippine society: Sr. Christine Tan, Sr. Pilar Versoza, among others

c. Ministries of compassion especially for women is so contemporary and relevant


d. well-defined missionary direction, almost incomparable.

e. The love for the poor is very evident in their lifestyle



Reasons Why You Might Be Discouraged:


a. internal tensions from the past have not been healed, and continue to create a different culture

b. the various ministries can be very demanding, and stressful
c. community life is not that "family life" compared to other congregations, the sisters treat each other as professionals

Best For: Feminists


Contacts


Sr. Gemma Dinglasan, RGSLuzon Vocation Directress
1043 Aurora Blvd., Quezon CityTel.: (632) 913-6407 Fax: (632) 913-6435

Sr. Zeny Clemen, RGSVisayas Vocation Directress
Banawa Hills, Cebu Cityor P.O. Box 2606000 Cebu CityFax: (032) 254-1631 (Convent) (032) 253-4194

Sr. Amy David, RGSMindanao Vocation Directress
200 Blas Chavez Velez St.Bulua, 9000 Cagayan de Oro CityTel. (08822) 726-270 Office (08822) 735-476
ConventEmail: shepherd@lycos.com



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