On 7 October 2018, the Sisters of Jesus the Good Shepherd celebrated their 80th anniversary of foundation. In communion with all their communities around the world and with the participation of the superiors and many members of the Pauline Family, a solemn Eucharistic Celebration, presided over by Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, the Pope’s Vicar, was held at the Institute’s General House in Rome.
Here are some extracts from the message of the Superior General, Sr. Arminta Sarmiento Puentes:
“Today we sing our Magnificat for the work God has carried out in and through us in the Church we love and serve. Let us also pray the Miserere for all the times we did not correspond to the beautiful vocation we have received. We ask Mary, Mother of the Good Shepherd and the first ‘Shepherdess,’ to continue to intercede for us, asking the Lord to give us maternal hearts capable of self-donation to the point of the cross.”
“Together with you, I want to thank all the pastors with whom we have collaborated in these years, the members of the Pauline Family, our Cooperators, relatives, friends and benefactors. We thank God for the faith and witness of the many Pastorelle Sisters whom the Father has called to his presence over the years and who are now contemplating the face of the Good Shepherd and interceding for us. I thank every Pastorelle Sister for her dedication to the pastoral ministry and I continue to entrust all of you to the care of Jesus the Good Shepherd, who has accomplished and will continue to accomplish great things if we cultivate hearts that are humble, generous and open to his guidance.”
To all the Pastorelle Sisters, our best wishes and affectionate remembrance.
