On Sunday, October 4th, the community of the Castel d’Azzano (VR) parish gave thanks to the Lord during the Eucharistic celebration for the 60th anniversary of the presence of the Sisters of Jesus the Good Shepherd. Bishop Domenico Pompili expressed the following in his message: "In 1966, the first 'Pastorelle' [Shepherdess Sisters] arrived in Castel d'Azzano (VR). Thus, the charism that had originated in the heart of Fr. Giacomo Alberione—near Rome, between the First and Sec

88 years of life spent in pastoral service to the Church and the world! Friends, relatives, and representatives of the Pauline Family joined us to celebrate this special occasion—marking both a congregational feast and religious profession anniversaries (the 25th, 60th, and 70th). These milestones were echoed in the words of our beloved Founder, who, as early as the 1950s, urged his spiritual sons and daughters to encapsulate their lives thus: “The past in a Deo Gratias; the

“Who are the Cooperators? Cooperators are those who work with you—that is, those who do exactly that: they ‘cooperate,’ meaning they ‘operate with’ you toward the same goal. That goal is the one the Pastorinha [Sisters of Jesus the Good Shepherd] hold: helping people attain salvation, leading them to heaven, and sanctifying them. They assist—through prayer, good works, and offerings—in spreading the Gospel and the Catholic faith via mass media and pastoral ministry.” (Beato G

The message of Leo XIV for the celebration 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees is a continuous challenge for the Migrants and all those who are carrying out the pastoral service to the Migrants and their respective families: “It is an invitation to recognize the dignity of each child, even before considering the condition of being a “migrant,” and to safeguard his or her fundamental rights: the right to life, education and a standard of living that enables full physical,

With joy and gratitude, we present the new book by Sister Elena Bosetti: *The Seven Mountains of Jesus: A Journey through the Gospel of Matthew*. It is a journey guided by a challenging question: "What if a key to understanding the Gospel of Matthew were an 'altimetry of the spirit'?" The answer invites us to re-read the Gospel through the seven mountains that mark the rhythm of Matthew’s narrative: from the mountain of temptation in the desert to the Mount of the Beatitudes;

This is the title of a significant event experienced in the Diocese of Trani Barletta-Bisceglie On June 3–8, 2036, the Congress of the European Catechetiсs Equipe took place at the “Oasi di Nazareth” Vacation House in Corato (BA), under the title “Catechesis for Encounter and for Peace. The Conviviality of Differences”. This very year, the Congress celebrated the 75th anniversary of its foundation: the Equipe was founded during the First International Catechetical Congress he

On September 4, 2026, in the Motherhouse Chapel—on the liturgical memorial of the Feast of Mary, Mother of the Good Shepherd—we celebrated anniversaries of religious profession. The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Msgr. Vincenzo Viva, Bishop of the Diocese of Albano Laziale, and concelebrated by brothers from the Society of St. Paul and Fr. Gianfranco Poli, Episcopal Vicar for Consecrated Life. But why celebrate anniversaries? In his homily, the Bishop clearly ex

From August 17 to 26, 2026, a ten-day spiritual retreat dedicated to reading the Bible in its entirety took place at the Mubong-ri Pastoral Center of the Korea Region. Eleven Sisters Pastorelle and one religious sister from the Oblate Sisters of the Assumption participated, making a total of twelve consecrated women. Together, they experienced a time of grace, immersing themselves deeply in the ocean of God’s Word. Following the order of reading Sacred Scripture recommended b

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

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