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

"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