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Sisters of the Good Shepherd
Item No.: SP125
History
The Sisters of the Good Shepherd were founded in France in 1641 under St. John Eudes. In 1835, the first Superioress, St. Mary Euphrasia Pelletier established the Generalate and Central Motherhouse at Angers, France. Since their first first foundation at Louisville, Kentucky, in 1843, the Sisters of the Good Shepherd have founded seven Provinces in the United States.Purpose
These semi-cloistered Shepherdesses take the four Vows of Poverty, Chastity, Obedience, and the Zeal for Souls. The fourth Vow is the essence of their vocation as the Congregation was founded only through the love for souls.Training Program
The six to nine-month postulancy is followed by a two-year novitiate. Temporary vows are made annually for three years after which perpetual vows are pronounced. During the juniorate years the sisters receive continued intensive intellectual, spiritual, and professional formation. After ten years in vows, the sisters make a spiritual renewal of two months at the provincial house or the motherhouse in Angers, France.Qualifications
• Age: 17 to 35.
• Completion of high school.Habit
The habit of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd is white with a blue girdle. Hanging from the neck is a large silver heart.
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