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We are a Catholic communion committed to the work begun by the Spirit at Vatican II toward being an inclusive and just community.
As we find in the 1983 Code of Canon Law “The supreme law of the church is the salvation of souls.”
We welcome all people of good will to join us in our service to others and our worship.
Mission Statement of the Good Shepherd Companions
Our MISSION is to be all-inclusive and to support the spiritual and religious life of our members, communities, and beyond, for the life of the world as envisioned by the Vatican Council II.
To join us, go to CONTACT US page
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Vision Statement of the Good Shepherd Companions
We envision a Church which is focused on preparing us to live marital, family, and communal lives in accord with Gospel values of mutuality, equity, and charity; a Church where all are free to serve in ordained roles - male or female, married or single, regardless of sexual orientation. We envision a universal Church in which particular churches live in harmonious collaboration with one another as they seek to bind up the wounds of the world, preserve the earth, and seek a just future for all creatures on the planet. Our ultimate focus is to bring about what Jesus so ardently desired (Jn 17:22) and which Pope St. John XXIII reiterated on his deathbed: ut unum sint, “that they may be one as you and I are one.” The Good Shepherd Companions sees itself in the tradition of numerous communities that have, throughout history existed on the peripheries of the Church and with time came to move the whole toward a more just and Gospel inspired model.
For a deeper understanding regarding the Good Shepherd Companion’s relationship to the Catholic Church, check out the “ABOUT US” tab under the heading Good Shepherd Companions and the Catholic Church: A Historical Parallel in Early Christianity. You can access it by clicking HERE.
Statement on Inclusion and Ordination
Good Shepherd Companions board statement on Inclusion and Ordination can be found at this link:
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