Canada

 

An abundant life in solidarity, justice and compassion

In addition to our ministries in the United States, our Sisters are dedicated to communicate love and goodness in many other parts of the world.

With the help of our Affiliates, our mission of mercy among women, children and the poor is carried out through our own institutions and in partnership with other organizations.

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Rwanda

In Quebec, Canada

Here, the Sisters are involved in our ministry of mercy among women, children and the poor. Some of these ministries are sponsored by the Congregation and Good Shepherd Affiliates, while others are in partnership with other religious communities and organizations. The Sisters offer assistance and shelter to :

Families in need

Women in difficulty

Female students in need of housing

Victims of domestic abuse

The homeless

Women transitioning from prison

Youth evangelizing youth

Inspired by the pope's call for "youth evangelizing youth", our Canadian Sisters continue to promote Gospel values among young people from 6-30. The goal of this ministry is to encourage steadfast faith and loving support of youth by their peers.

In addition to these ministries, the Sisters at Residence Marie-Fitzbach run a program that prepares men and women interested in mission work to become lay missionaries.

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In Kigali, Rwanda

At the Good Shepherd Day Center, we help:

• Single women with children

• Young women exposed to prostitution

• Widows and orphan girls in charge of families

• Young women victims of rape

• Women with unwanted pregnancies

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In Haiti, Grandes Antilles

Our nursing school, day centers for women, medical clinics, and grade schools help:

• Women ages 14-25 to develop their natural skills and prepare them for their roles as wives, mothers and citizens

• Women ages 18-60 experiencing difficulty

• The poor, young and old, in need of medical attention

• Children in need of quality education as well as faith education

• Young women ages 18-35 pursuing a nursing career

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In Lesotho and Republic of South Africa

Our Sisters have been blessed with the resources to communicate God's love and goodness in a myriad of ministries.

In Republic of South Africa we help individuals and families afflicted by life's tragedies and traumas through the ministry of pastoral care.

In Lesotho, we direct several facilities including a group home, university and school residences, medical clinics, and a residence for young working women. Through these, we help by providing:

• A quality education for students in both primary and secondary schools
  
  
• Housing for adolescent girls living too far from a school
  
  
• A safe environment for young working women ages 18-35
  
  
• Maternity and medical clinics for family health care
  
  
• Transitional housing for single mothers and their babies

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In Natal, Brazil

Our residence for girl students, multipurpose facility, and day centers help:

• Destitute adolescent girls ages 12-17

• Single mothers and their children

• Female victims of prostitution, domestic violence, narcotics and alcohol

• Young women in need of professional, social and faith education

• Adolescent girls seeking guidance in their Christian and spiritual life

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