2020 Province Direction Statement
Transformed by Love, Passionate for Mission
2020 Province Chapter Direction Statement
In the face of the decline in the number of sisters and few religious vocations but blessed with committed lay partners in mission, the Good Shepherd Province of Philippines-Japan is called to explore innovative ways so that the charism and mission continue to be responsive to the changes in society.
The present climate emergency crisis, more complex forms of violence against women and children, state repression and unabated human rights violations call for a prophetic response. Listening to the cry of the poor and of Mother Earth, the Province is open to God’s transforming love in order for sisters and lay partners to witness to the Good Shepherd spirituality in community and mission.
The Province commits for the future to:
- Formation of Good Shepherd partners in mission towards integration and co-responsibility. Create a team of partners in mission to formulate a joint formation program considering their profile and needs.
- Restructuring of ministries and communities for effective response to emerging issues while sustaining the Women, Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (WJPIC) thrust that permeates the lifestyle of partners in mission.
- Realistic and concrete program for integral ecology. Concretize and live out Laudato Si in communities and ministries in response to Climate Emergency and Care for our Common Home.
- Relevant and responsive team leadership on all levels that is relational, consultative and participative. Practice friendship model of leadership (cf. John 13) that values listening, engages in consultation, and discernment.
Stewardship for sustainability for mission. Ensure effective and efficient stewardship of material and human resources towards sustainability of mission.