Virtual Intercontinental Assembly (ICA)

Good Shepherd Sisters and Partners-in-Mission in Asia Pacific Region have participated in a virtual Intercontinental Congregational Assembly (ICA) from 12-16 October 2020. This is the last ICA of the entire Congregation where the five units in Asia Pacific Region: Sri Lanka /Pakistan , Central East India / Nepal, South West India, East Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia), Indonesia and joined together. The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the congregation to be more creative which resulted in Virtual Assembly.

This allowed more participants instead of those elected delegates alone. Sisters and Partners-in-Mission have actively participated in the sessions studying and reflecting on the documents together. Looking to the new horizon and beyond, the Good Shepherd Asia Pacific was drawn by love and reinforced by passion for justice. Some of the main themes discussed and reflected upon deeply include Global “learning” Congregation, Inclusiveness, GS Culture and journey into inner Sacred Space to discover something new and move on to the new horizon.