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

On Sunday, 28th June, the Pastorelle Sisters celebrated the 70th anniversary of their foundation in Australia, and the welcome of new Pauline Cooperators[1]. The celebration was held on at St Damian’s Parish in Bundoora, Victoria, marked with a mini-concert and followed by the Eucharistic celebration. The afternoon began at 1.00 pm with Sr Mary warmly welcoming everyone gathered to give thanks to God for the 70 years of the Pastorelle Sisters pastoral presence in Australia; y

The Solemnity of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul marked an important moment in the life of the Pauline Cooperators group from Boa Vista, Roraima: their annual spiritual retreat. "At home within with Christ, to build the 'house'!" Guided by this theme, the group prayed and reflected on their personal and collective journey as Cooperators. Cooperators Antônia and Rosângela share their impressions and experiences of this moment: These were days of grace at the Gathering; we liv

At the end of June, a month when we celebrate many saints, we commemorate the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul on June 29th. We, the Pastorinha Sisters, venerate these saints as our protectors and models of holiness, and as inspirations for our pastoral mission. Our religious community is part of the Santa Teresinha Parish in Sant’Ana do Livramento, RS. This week, we experienced several moments of community bonding. On June 25, the Pauline Cooperators group gathered to celebrate

On June 25 and 26, the 2nd Archdiocesan Congress on Addiction Ministry took place, organized by Father Pablo Viola and the addiction ministry team. Participants included priests, religious, laypeople, and us as a community; Sr. Marisa served as a speaker and moderator for one of the sessions. It was a time to reflect on the journey taken by the Hogar de Cristo (Home of Christ)—present in various parishes across the country—and on the experiences of the men and women living th

"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

Being Young Today: Called to What? The Pastorinha Sisters of Boa Vista, Roraima, wish to share the joys of the vocational work with young people that is taking place in our community. These are vocational afternoons for youth aged 14 and up—monthly, mixed-gender gatherings aimed at helping young people discover God’s plan for their lives. The gatherings take place at our home on the last Saturday of each month, featuring themes related to vocation within the context of the li