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

"How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity!" (Psalm 133:1) With hearts filled with gratitude and joy, we warmly welcomed our Superior General, Sr. Aminta Sarmiento Puentes, together with the General Councilors Sr. Lucia Piai and Sr. Sonia Batagin during their Canonical Visit to the Philippine–Australian–Saipan–Taiwan Province from April 15 to May 20, 2026. This special occasion was truly a time of grace, renewal, and communion, strengthening the b

Last 6 June 2026, the Pastorelle Sisters celebrated two significant milestones: the 25th anniversary of the Religious Profession of Sr Emma Lusterio and the 25th anniversary of the presence and mission of the Pastorelle Sisters in the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa. The Eucharistic celebration, held at Mt. Carmel Cathedral Parish in Saipan, was presided over by the Archbishop of Agaña, Guam, Most Rev. Ryan Jimenez. He was joined by Most Rev. Romeo Convocar, Bishop of the Diocese o

Feast of Jesus Good Shepherd 2025 Greetings of the Superior General

In a spirit of prayerful discernment and communion, we, the Sisters of Jesus Good Shepherd “Pastorelle” of the Philippine–Australia–Saipan–Taiwan Province, gathered at the Provincial House in New Manila, Quezon City, Philippines, for our Provincial Assembly from 28 to 31 December 2025, followed by the Annual Spiritual Exercises from 2 to 9 January 2026. These two significant moments were lived as a single journey of listening, renewal, and recommitment, deeply rooted in the p

The Association of Pauline Cooperators of Lingayen and Alaminos (Pangasinan) joyfully gathered on Gaudete Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Jesus Good Shepherd Development Center in Lingayen for a meaningful Advent Recollection and Christmas Program/Party, celebrated in the warm company of the Pastorelle Sisters. The day unfolded as a sacred pause from the busyness of life itself, to experience silence, to reflect on the holy season of Advent, to “prepare Him room”, express grati

The Pauline Family Jubilee Pilgrimage 2025 is an initiative of the Superiors General of the Pauline Family. The theme for this year is: “...

As part of the Jubilee Celebration of the Stella Maris–Manila Seafarers’ Wives Group, a Jubilee Mission Exchange was held at Divine Mercy...

From July 30 to August 2, we, the junior sisters – Mila Rose Abenis, Bea Collados and Emilyn Palma – experienced a grace-filled time of...

“Sia lodato Gesù Cristo!” The members of the Pauline Family met July 12 and 13, 2025 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Pasay City,...