"Prayer, community life, and service mark the rhythm of our life in the footsteps of Jesus, the Good Shepherd."
We are a community of women who love what we do and are committed to communicating love and goodness. We are the Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, also known as the Good Shepherd Sisters of Quebec.
With tenderness and compassion, we primarily serve women, youth and the poor.
Our Ministries
Esther Residence
Esther Residence is a transitional program for women who are leaving incarceration.
St. Andre Home
Through St. Andre Home, we communicate God's love and goodness to women, young girls, children, and families who come to our doors in need.
Social Work
Sisters trained as Social Workers help those in need through a number of initiatives.
Pastoral Care
Our sisters have ministered to people in their homes, nursing homes, and hospitals. Sisters have also ministered to the sick and dying in hospitals and healthcare facilities.
Education
Our Sisters have been educators in both Catholic and public schools, serving as principals, teachers, tutors, teacher-aids, faith formators and youth ministers.
Prison & Jail Transitions
Sisters work with women transitioning from prison back into society, helping them access community resources and offering support and encouragement.
Advocacy
The Sisters and Good Shepherd Affiliates connect women of all backgrounds with the services and programs to get the help they need with confidence to achieve their goals.
Social Justice
The concept of Social Justice is central to our Christian faith and has its roots in scripture, particularly in the teachings of Jesus.
SCIM Worldwide
In addition to our ministries in the United States our Sisters are dedicated to communicate love and goodness in other parts of the world.
VOCATION
Is God Calling You?
Here are answers to some of the most common questions about consecrated life.
Provided by Sister Elaine