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Good Shepherd Chapter News

2011 Provincial Chapter Planning Committee

Posted on August 16, 2011 by jacinta

2011 Provincial Chapter Planning Committee Members are: Sr Pamela Molony (Chair) Rhonda Cumberland Sr Naomi McClements Julie McQueen Sr Monica Walsh Michael Yore Jo Thitchener (Minutes) Jill McCorquodale (Facilitator)  

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Chapter Memories:Michael Yore

Posted on August 16, 2011 by jacinta

Michael Yore (Director for Mission & Justice GSANZ) recalls …. The 1999 Chapter was the first to which lay partners from the Agencies were invited, though the Sisters may well have invited particular advisors e.g. f or legal or financial … Continue reading →

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Chapter Memories:Kay McGrath

Posted on August 16, 2011 by jacinta

Kay Focuses on the Big Picture: Sr Kay McGrath remembers Provincial Chapters in the past where many hours were spent discussing prayer times and the clothes that Sisters had to wear. While those issues were important at the time, especially … Continue reading →

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Chapter Memories: Bernadette Fox

Posted on August 16, 2011 by jacinta

Bernadette Fox led Good Shepherd Sisters through some dramatic changes in Australia and throughout the world. Understandably, the 1973 Congregational Chapter, when she was elected Congregational Leader, remains a vivid memory. The Congregational Chapter (for Good Shepherd Sisters worldwide) is … Continue reading →

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A Snapshot of Good Shepherd History

Posted on August 16, 2011 by jacinta

Good Shepherd – the enduring story, is a PowerPoint produced by Jo Thitchener and Sr Monica Walsh, tracing the history of the Sisters and the wider Good Shepherd network since the Good Shepherd Sisters first arrived in Australia in 1863. … Continue reading →

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Q & A with Sr Pamela Molony:Changes in Governance & Leadership

Posted on August 16, 2011 by jacinta

  As the governance structure of Good Shepherd is changing, how is the role of the Province Leader changing? In recent weeks at the regional Chapter meetings a PowerPoint presentation Good Shepherd:  The Enduring Story  (see page 3) gave an … Continue reading →

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August E-news

Posted on August 16, 2011 by jacinta

Provincial Chapter 2011 | October 24-28|  Melbourne IF you would like a printable version of the August E-news as a pdf- click here The Regional Chapter gatherings around Australia and in New Zealand have ended and the feedback will play … Continue reading →

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– Have Your Say

Posted on August 16, 2011 by jacinta

August Chapter Reflection – Have Your Say Stepping Stones towards a New Future, the August reflection sheet, attempts to open up reflection and dialogue about the term co-responsibility.  The Reflection Committee is keen to hear what people across the Good … Continue reading →

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Good Shepherd Chapter Prayer

Posted on August 16, 2011 by jacinta

May the Great Mystery we call God keep alive in each one of us the search for justice and peace. Bring us to know the goodness that flows from the heart of the universe. Keep us alert to the myriad … Continue reading →

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