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San Fran. convent of the Good Shepherd

Re: San Fran. convent of the Good Shepherd

Posted: 23 Dec 2008 7:47PM GMT
Classification: Query
I was in the covent is the 70's. Yes it closed down many years ago. I don't even know if the building is still there I believe it was. I stayed in touch with one of the sisters who is now in St Louis. I hope you had as good memories of the convent as I have had. It saved my life. Have a wonderful holiday

Re: San Fran. convent of the Good Shepherd

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 3:49PM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi, I graduated in 1960 also and I was in Mother Christophers's cottage. I'm not sure that I remember you. My friends were Katie Speers and Suzie D and Carol and Connie Morris. Do you remember any of us?

Re: San Fran. convent of the Good Shepherd

Posted: 24 Dec 2011 2:11AM GMT
Classification: Query
well I was there in 1951 to 1953,we just had moved over when I left.I was in the main house,Mother Chrisopher and Mother Agnes, the head nun was Mother Bertrand,there were also 3 little old ladies that were great they also were there for years,if we got in trouble we were sent to stay with them.lol they were so sweet,if anyone was there then I was know as wackylol

Re: San Fran. convent of the Good Shepherd

Posted: 10 Feb 2012 3:57PM GMT
Classification: Query
I remember faces forever but have trouble learning and remembering names. I'm sure we knew each other, anyway. I remember one name, Jean May, because it was the shortest whole name I'd ever heard of, we were friends, and I can picture her face even now. I think a girl named Katherine ("Katie"?) was dressed in wedding-type dress for an occasion and I was envious she got chosen. Do you know what that event was about? I was extremely quiet and was target of a bully in another cottage who taunted and tripped me all the time and finally I turned around one day and slapped her in the face and then walked away... what was I thinking? She jumped me from behind and pounded my head on the concrete. She ripped her tight skirt at the seams in doing so and was mad at me that her best skirt got ruined. She was nice to me after that, tho. Do you remember anything like that?

Re: San Fran. convent of the Good Shepherd

Posted: 4 Jul 2012 8:43AM GMT
Classification: Query
I lived in a Good Shepherd Home in Helena, MT from 1954 - 1956. I have corresponded with alumnus from Omaha, NB, Seattle, WA and Spokane, WA. I'm wondering if this is the same order of nuns and if the convent in SF is still standing. I would love to visit and to hear from anyone who lived in a GSH.

Ardith Ann

Re: Convent of the Good Shepherd

Posted: 4 Jul 2012 9:09AM GMT
Classification: Query
While I'm sure you have finished your dissertation, I would love to know your conclussions about the homes. I lived at St. Mary's of the Mount in Helena, MT from 1954 - 1956. I am in touch with several girls from different years from Omaha, Helena, Seattle, and Spokane. The Omaha alumnus have a facebook page with class pictures, pictures of the nuns, etc. I hope you'll share what you learned. I'm curious as to your knowlege of the GSH. Were you a Good Shepherd girl? So few people seem to have any awareness of the order.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Respectfully, Ann Sharp

Re: Convent of the Good Shepherd

Posted: 4 Jul 2012 12:29PM GMT
Classification: Query
I finished and defended my dissertation in November 2008. I published my findings in 2009. There are far too many reasons why I began studying the girls and the sisters to write in a post. I was not a GS girl.
I began my research in 2002 and spoke or emailed with many girls who lived in the homes between 1940-1980. I did not know any girls, but they found me and spread the word.
I also stayed in the St Louis Good Shepherd convent twice over two summers to study in the archives. The sisters were very gracious to me, a stranger-researcher. They did not restrict me or prevent me from seeing all that they had in the archives. The student records are not kept in the archives. They are kept elsewhere, so I did not find particular girls in the files. I learned good and sad things from both the girls and the sisters. Some girls really loved and still love the sisters, while others said it was the worst time of their lives. I collected both sides. I was welcomed into many private groups and they trusted me to use their stories. I am considering a follow-up book or something to let their voices be heard. I did not reveal any of my sources unless they specifically requested to be known. All privacy issues were upheld.
I am still in touch with many of my participants and I continue to study the homes. Several more girls came forward after my work was published and told me their stories. I wish I could have included them in the original research. This was not a dirt digging project, but a look at a lifestyle that formed the identities of many young women.
The Good Shepherd homes were a well-kept secret. I was amazed at what my study showed. In some respects, I think there should still be some places like the GSH. The concept worked in many ways. The girls mostly said that if it were not for the sisters they would be dead. Many were good girls from bad homes.
I would be happy to speak on the phone if you'd like. Let me know. My email is nancymphillips@aol.com
take care
Nancymarie
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