Time has truly flown by. Looking back at our arrival in the dead of winter in 2022, it seems almost incredible that four years have already passed. We give thanks to Jesus the Good Shepherd and to our Italy–Albania–Mozambique Province—represented by Sister Cesarina Pisanelli—for giving us the opportunity to share our lives with the sisters here in Italy. This experience has been a precious gift for us; it allowed us to get to know the "founding" sisters of our Congregation mo

From July 20 to 26, Father Nacho, some lay members of the parish, and we sisters took part in a mission to two communities within the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in the province of Santiago del Estero. It was an experience of grace, teamwork, and sharing with the simple people of these areas. There is great need amidst these realities; there is an urgent need for a strong Church presence, better-quality education, and spaces for prevention and support for adolescents and young

“The celebration of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is an opportunity to rediscover that the Church is called to be a mother to all and that it is always possible, at any age, to discover oneself as a child of God. May this Day, therefore, be an encouragement for everyone—especially the young—to resume the good habit of visiting their grandparents, the elderly members of their families, and also those who receive no visits. [...] May the prophet’s words, ‘I wil

From July 10 to 18, 2026, at the Bom Pastor Retreat House in Caxias do Sul (RS), a group of 15 Pastorelle Sisters (Sisters of the Good Shepherd) from the Brazil Province participated in their annual Spiritual Exercises. The theme was "The Synodal Church," guided by Friar Laércio Duminelli da Luz, OFM Cap. Sister Ângela Soldera, Provincial Councilor and Secretary, was also present, assisting in facilitating the retreat. Here are the reflections shared by some of the Sisters: “

From July 10 to 17, 2026, we enjoyed a wonderful camp experience alongside young people from the city of Scutari and the Diocese of Lezha. For seven years now, we—the "Pastorelle" Sisters of Scutari—have enthusiastically organized this experience for the youth of our Pastoral Center. This excellent educational and recreational opportunity is made possible thanks to the contribution of the Order of Malta’s "Malteser" organization. Children from impoverished families—both Cat

On July 11, 2026, the 3rd Força Jovem Quilombola (Quilombola Youth Force) Gathering took place at the João Sura Quilombo in Adrianópolis, Paraná. Young people from the communities of João Sura, Praia do Peixe, Mamonas, Tatupeva, Córrego das Moças, Sete Barras, and Porto Novo participated. Youth from the Ivaporunduva Quilombo in Eldorado, São Paulo, were also present. The opening ceremony was filled with prayers of thanksgiving and praise, celebrating the significant turnout

Perched among the majestic peaks of Pollino National Park, overlooking the Ionian Sea like a natural balcony, lies a place where time seems to slow down to make room for what truly matters: Alessandria del Carretto. It was in this tiny, welcoming village in the province of Cosenza—home to just over 300 inhabitants—that I spent six wonderful days. It was an experience I carry in my heart, filled with joy, gratitude, and a deep sense of communion. It all began with a special

On June 28, 2026—the Solemnity of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul—the Brazil Province of the Sisters of Jesus the Good Shepherd (Pastorinhas) inaugurated and received the blessing for their new Provincial Headquarters in São Paulo. This event marked a milestone in the journey that began with the unification of the two former Brazilian provinces into the single Brazil Province. Our Rule of Life defines the Provincial Headquarters as the union of all the Province's communities

On June 27 of this year—the eve of the liturgical celebration of Saints Peter and Paul—we three candidates, Paulo Roberto Ribeiro da Silva, Doraci Pereira da Fonseca Silva, and Maria Lucilândia de Souza Pereira, made our promises to join the Association of Pauline Cooperators. The vigil celebration took place at the Maria do Bom Pastor Chapel, located at the Sisters of the Good Shepherd (Pastorinhas) house in Jardim D’Abril, São Paulo. The Mass was presided over by Fr. Romild