The congregation of franciscan sisters of the good shepherd began through the inspired vision of Rev.Sr.Angelica Obaga. Driven by the deep desire to serve the Lord in a new call in the vineyard of the Lord. The congregation's humble beginnings were marked by the establishment of a rented house in migosi estate, kisumu city,which served as the first community and Novitiate.
The congregation was founded in the Archdiocese of kisumu in the year 2007
His Grace Most Rev. Zachaeuse Okoth
His Grace Emmeritus was the first african bishop and the vision of starting the congregation came during his first Ad Limina visit to Rome in 1979 by His Holiness Pope John Paul 11
Rev. Sr. Angelica Obaga
Sr. Angelica Obaga,formerly of the Franciscan Sisters of St.Joseph-Asumbi was driven by a desire to serve the mission of the Lord in a new way,she voluntarily departed her former congregation in 1984 to descern a new call in the vineyard of the Lord
We center our lives on daily prayer, seeking God’s guidance in everything we do.
We imitate Christ’s humility in our relationships and service to others.
We show love and care to one another, living in peace and understanding as one family.
We live together in faith, supporting one another and sharing our mission in unity.
We strive to create harmony in our communities and with all of creation, reflecting God’s peace.
We live by the core values of Prayer, Humility, Mutual Love, Community, Fraternity, and Harmony. These values guide us in our mission of serving others and living in unity as one family in Christ.
Our spirituality is rooted in the life and teachings of St. Francis of Assisi. We strive to live simply, in harmony with creation, and in joyful service to God and our neighbors through a life of prayer and fraternity.
