Our dear +SR. MARY JOSEPH OLAGUER was called home by our Good Shepherd today, October 8, 2025.
Born on February 11, 1937, Sr. Joseph made her first profession on August 22, 1969, in Los Angeles, USA. Her first assignment was at St. Bridget College as an accountant and teacher. In 1982, she also served as Province Treasurer. For the past 20 years, Sr. Joseph was missioned at Bahay Pastulan, in our economic justice program that she initiated in 2005.
We read from the tribute of Bro Elias:
“Sister Mary Joseph never left Tagaytay after encountering God in the lives of mothers and migrants who had come to the tourist city in search of better opportunities… Armed with a business degree and years of experience in a multinational company before joining religious life, she took out a small loan and began baking buko pie. It was an instant hit. Along with the Tagaytay sisters, she founded Bahay Pastulan. She then brought in the famous ube jam recipe from the Good Shepherd convent in Baguio and began adding more products… Her business philosophy was simple: trust them, and mean it… One day she shared with me her secret: You can never go wrong by way of generosity. Be generous not only with money, she said, but with love. Give it freely. Never expect it to return in a specific form, time, or shape. With the Good Shepherd, you will never be in want.”
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The Mass of the Resurrection for Sr Joseph was celebrated on October 11, 2025 (Saturday) at 10:00 AM. Her ashes were laid to rest at the Good Shepherd Columbary.
Thank you dear Sr Jo. We will miss you dearly. Now rest in the Heart of our Good Shepherd!
