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  • Finding Inspiration and Cultivating Compassion in Connecting with Others
    As a Counsellor, many times I am able to find inspiration in my interaction with myclients. Resilience, courage, personal growth, authenticity, and hope are few of what I haveencountered in my clients.Resilience: Witnessing clients’ resilience in the face of adversity can be deeplyinspiring. Seeing individuals confront challenges, overcome obstacles, and grow strongerremind me of the human capacity for resilience and adaptability.Courage: Clients who bravely confront their struggles, vulnerabilities, and fears … Read more
  • Community Service Centre at Buntong
    Nestled within the vibrant community of Buntong, Perak, Good Shepherd Services (GSS)stands as a beacon of compassion and support, dedicated to nurturing the emotional well-being,livelihood and happiness of its community, particularly the children and women. We servevarious activities, projects and services that benefit communities as a whole. One of theinitiatives that the team has started is “YOUR Space”.Our community service center has unveiled an exciting new venture called “YOUR Space,”designed … Read more
  • A Journey of Compassion: My Time with Good Shepherd Services
    In 2018, I embarked on a journey that would forever change my perspective on life. I joinedGlobal Shepherds Berhad and later, its sister company, Good Shepherd Services, stepping intothe role of Residential Coordinator at a shelter dedicated to providing shelter and support forwomen and girls experiencing abuse.It was a daunting task, one that I knew wouldn’t be easy. Working with individuals who haveendured trauma demanded a unique set of skills. … Read more
  • Life of Sister Aguchita
    Sister Maria Agustina Rivas fondly known as Sister Aguchita beatified on 7 May 2022 Pope Francis authorized the Congregation for the Causes of Saints to promulgate the decree on the martyrdom of Antonia Luzmila Rivas in hatred of the faith (in odium fidei). Aguchita was beatified! “Aguchita”, our sister in the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, was murdered at the age of 70 by the … Read more
  • Q & A with Sister Agnes-Claire Koh, Singapore
    Q & A with Sr. Agnes-Claire Koh, providing shelter for women and children in Singapore, featured in Global Sisters Report, Nov 3, 2020 by Peter Tran Good Shepherd Sr. Agnes-Claire Koh poses in front of the Good Shepherd Sisters’ main convent; public housing can be seen in the background.  Sr. Agnes-Claire Koh and her Good Shepherd Sisters continue to carry out the legacy of their congregation’s founder, St. Mary Euphrasia Pelletier. St. Mary Euphrasia was inspired … Read more
  • The Church Responds to Human Trafficking
    Just sharing ICMC News • 01/2020 The Church is mobilizing to protect people subjected to forced labor, sexual slavery, and commercial exploitation. “It is not enough to give them food and shelter. We need to understand why they have been trafficked,” says Theresa Symons of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd Asia-Pacific. Understanding is at the core of ICMC’s members’ human trafficking-related protection, prevention, and prosecution activities, which were shared at … Read more
  • 16 Days of Prayers for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Children
    CBCM-CCM-NECF-16 Days Booklet-Prayer for the Nation This timeless booklet of Prayers was published in 2017 by Good Shepherd Services, Malaysia in collaboration with Catholic Bishop Conference of Malaysia Council of Churches of Malaysia National Evangelical Christian Fellowship
  • Replacing Plastics with Morsbags
    What is a Morsbag? A Morsbag is a recycled, reusable, fabric, handmade, strong, washable and unique bag that is used instead of a plastic bag and is always given away for free. As long as it replaces the job of a plastic bag, can carry the shopping and has a label,  then it’s a Morsbag. We ask people to sign up as a pod on the site so that they … Read more
  • Sister Gerard Fernandez, one of 100 inspiring & influential women around the world 2019
    This year 2019,  BBC has listed one hundred women around the world based on their inspiring and influential stories the past 12 months. They could have impacted their societies but might not have made it to any headline news. They were assessed against the year’s theme – the Female Future and chosen to represent regionally and with fairness. Sister Gerard is a Good Shepherd Sister serving in Singapore. She had … Read more
  • Voices from The Floor – Euphrasia The Musical
      Voices from the floor Euphrasia The Musical Euphrasia the Musical Sophia’s Reflection Euphrasia – Sharon’s Reflection
  • Mia Palencia, Music Composer for Euphrasia – The Musical:
    https://www.facebook.com/euphrasiathemusical/videos/2273123456041352/
  • This is where I want to be : Sr Fiona Yeo
    Sister Fiona Yeo Good Shepherd Sister This Is Where I Want To Be by Sr Fiona Yeo She was all set to go abroad to finish her Masters in Art Therapy and at the same time discover more about who she was. “I wanted to find out, away from Church, from my friends, who was I really?” said Fiona Yeo, who was 28 at that time. However the trip never … Read more
  • Euphrasia – The Musical by Ms Doris Lim
    Thanks to Ms Doris Lim for a superb write-up on Euphrasia – The Musical Euphrasia – The Musical
  • Re-living St Mary Euphrasia 2019
    SME Feast Day Celebration 2019 Marymount Centre
  • Mother Foundress Day 2019 @ GSC, Singapore
    Foundress Day 24 Apr 2019
  • Training Workshops at Restful Waters March 2019
    Revival of My Spirit at Restful Waters (1) (1)
  • Safe Migration & Anti Human Trafficking Program, Thailand 29 – 30 November 2018
    Global Shepherds Berhad (GSB)* was invited to participate in Caritas Asia’s “Asia Regional Exposure Visit and National Campaign” under its Safe Migration and Anti-Human Trafficking Program in Nongkhai, Thailand on 29th and 30th November 2018. A total of 24 participants from Caritas agencies from various countries, including 2 participants representing Good Shepherd Indonesia and GSB, attended the programme. Caritas Thailand and Caritas Vietnam were represented by participants who are Sisters … Read more
  • Sr Gerard Fernandez
    A rich and poignant story For more than 35 years, Sister Gerard Fernandez visited people in prison in Singapore’s Changi Prison.  She felt a particular call to the ministry of compassion towards women and men facing the death penalty.  Now her story has been captured and depicted in a film ‘Sister’ by Chai Yee Whei.  It was made for the 15 Shorts project, a biographical series about 15 Singaporeans who have … Read more
  • Booklet Stories & Reflection by Women/Girl-Child survivors
    OTW2018 Booklet – Eng OTW2018 Booklet – BM
  • IN CONVERSATION WITH MORENE SIM
    By Martha Teo Morene Sim is no stranger to Good Shepherd Mission, having served since the 1980’s. Read more on: http://www.goodshepherd-asiapacific.org.au/profile/171 In her reflection on her long journey from a volunteer to Chairperson of Restful Waters  Management Committee (RWMC)  and Mission Link Committee (MLC), Morene concluded that over the next couple of years, the focus of the Good Shepherd Province of Singapore-Malaysia and MLC is on leadership development and governance … Read more
  • Good Shepherd Position Papers Updated June 2018
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  • MEMORIES CAST IN STONES
    By Sr Del Kang There was a time when travelling abroad for whatever reason was rare as a blue moon.  One had to be truly frugal to save enough to make perhaps the only trip of a lifetime.  And to buy a souvenir during that trip required an ‘anguished’ decision. Buying one item would mean giving up others and tightening the travel budget. In this 21st century, travel has become … Read more
  • OUT OF HABIT: IN CONVERSATION WITH SR. EUGENE PNG
    By Joey Sim Sr Eugene I am 16 years old, a former student of Marymount Convent School. During that time I met a few of the Good Shepherd Sisters, and was a little curious about their lives. So I jumped at the opportunity to interview Sr Eugene, who patiently answered my sometimes totally out of line questions.  I walked away from the interview, a tad more matured, humbled and very … Read more
  • SR. AGNES-CLAIRE CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY
    A Conversation with Sr Agnes-Claire, Good Shepherd Sister for 25 years What is the main takeaway for you during your sabbatical? I spent 10 weeks at the Redemptorist Renewal Centre located in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains and the Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA. The main takeaway during this time is that in all my life, God is there for me. My painting depicts my sentiments. It was also a … Read more
  • END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS
    From 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign is a time to galvanize action to end violence against women and girls around the world. The international campaign originated from the first Women’s Global Leadership Institute coordinated by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership in 1991. Currently, more than 3,700 organizations … Read more
  • SR. JOAN WELCOMES
    It is with a deep sense of gratitude that each of you are remembered for your involvement and contribution in the different Good Shepherd services.  Through our efforts in living the values of compassion, integrity, respect, zeal, gratitude and bringing about reconciliation in our social, educational and pastoral services, we are being Good Shepherd to all whom we serve. Since our beginnings, we have worked at growing in relevance and … Read more