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Werner (Vern) Zapfe
Dec 20, 2024

Werner (Vern) Zapfe

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Werner (Vern) Frank Zapfe, Chairman Emeritus of Good Shepherd…

Magical Christmas
Dec 18, 2024

Magical Christmas

What does a magical Christmas mean to you? Lots of presents under a fully decorated Christmas Tree? The dining table…

Br Pascal Ahodegnon elected Superior General of Hospitaller Order of St John of God
Nov 01, 2024

Br Pascal Ahodegnon elected Superior General of Hospitaller Order of St John of God

Statement Brother Pascal AHODEGNON, elected Superior General of the Hospitaller Order of Saint John of God Czestochowa, November 1, 2024…

Food Insecurity
Oct 25, 2024

Food Insecurity

Food insecurity is a significant issue in Toronto, affecting many households. Approximately one in four households in the city experienced…

Thanksgiving Celebration
Sep 25, 2024

Thanksgiving Celebration

Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated by many people all over the world. It is an occasion to express gratitude and…

Dangers of Heat
Jun 19, 2024

Dangers of Heat

Things are HEATING up in the six, and while many people can’t wait to partake in Summer fun, for the…

Canonical Visit by Brother Joseph
May 30, 2024

Canonical Visit by Brother Joseph

During the week of May 27th, 2024, Good Shepherd Ministries was honoured to welcome Brother Joseph Smith, OH, General Councillor.…

Many Mothers Among Us
May 10, 2024

Many Mothers Among Us

Mother’s Day offers a perfect opportunity to give recognition to the many incredible mothers that we encounter here at Good…

What does Easter mean to you?
Mar 26, 2024

What does Easter mean to you?

Easter represents many things to many people. For Christians, the holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, three days after…

Hospitality Week – Celebrating the life and teachings of St. John of God
Feb 28, 2024

Hospitality Week – Celebrating the life and teachings of St. John of God

Since 1963, Good Shepherd has been a beacon of support, offering a haven to homeless and vulnerable people. Each year,…

Sharing Valentines Love
Feb 05, 2024

Sharing Valentines Love

At Good Shepherd Ministries, love isn’t just for a day. Love of our neighbour guides Good Shepherd’s work, 365 days…

Celebrating 9th Anniversary of Fusion
Jan 19, 2024

Celebrating 9th Anniversary of Fusion

Today, January 19, 2024, marks the 9th anniversary of the fusion of The Little Brothers of Good Shepherd with the Hospitaller…

Providing Winter Warmth
Jan 08, 2024

Providing Winter Warmth

The bitterly freezing air of winter sweeps through our city. For those without a place to call home, the harsh…

Everyone deserves a memorable Christmas
Dec 11, 2023

Everyone deserves a memorable Christmas

The approaching holidays remind us of the spirit of giving. We make our lists, and puzzle over what gift will…

Legacy gifts – Love never comes to an end.
Nov 17, 2023

Legacy gifts – Love never comes to an end.

Since 1963, Good Shepherd has welcomed people who are homeless and without support. It opened its doors thanks to donors…

Good Shepherd Awarded Community Builder Award
Oct 19, 2023

Good Shepherd Awarded Community Builder Award

I am pleased to inform you that Good Shepherd Ministries has been awarded the Toronto Centre – Ward 13 Community…

The cold days of Winter are coming
Oct 16, 2023

The cold days of Winter are coming

People LOVE to talk about the weather. In Canada, it’s arguably a national obsession, with good reason. In most parts…

Thanksgiving – a day of gratitude
Oct 03, 2023

Thanksgiving – a day of gratitude

Planning for and serving upwards of 1500 Thanksgiving meals is an undertaking. But it is one that Good Shepherd takes…

In-person dining has returned!
Aug 09, 2023

In-person dining has returned!

Since March 2020, COVID-19 forced us to impose restrictions on the use of our dining room. Only clients who stayed…

Suffering through the long hot summer
Jul 19, 2023

Suffering through the long hot summer

Summer has officially arrived! What does this most sizzling of seasons mean to you? Ice Cream, cool drinks, A/C on…

A window of opportunity to help the homeless
May 17, 2023

A window of opportunity to help the homeless

Do you know where your next meal is coming from? If you answered “Yes!”, then count yourself lucky! For many…

Easter Signals New Beginnings
Apr 05, 2023

Easter Signals New Beginnings

The resurrection story teaches us that death is not the end, but rather a beginning, so it is not incidental…

The struggle to keep hunger at bay
Mar 28, 2023

The struggle to keep hunger at bay

Have you checked your grocery store receipt lately? Shocked at how much you paid for your weekly supply run? With…

Celebrating St. John of God and the transforming power of hospitality
Mar 06, 2023

Celebrating St. John of God and the transforming power of hospitality

Good Shepherd Ministries is celebrating St. John of God and his hospitality this Mission Week. Starting March 6, OH organizations…

A “hand up” that helps homeless Veterans
Jan 16, 2023

A “hand up” that helps homeless Veterans

Read about how Good Shepherd’s partnership with Helmets to Hardhats helps homeless Veterans in the December 2022-January 2023 Issue of…

Passing the baton
Jul 25, 2022

Passing the baton

I first arrived in Toronto and took the role of Executive Director at Good Shepherd Ministries in February 1995. It…

What you learn from making pancakes
Oct 19, 2020

What you learn from making pancakes

My name is Josef (Joe) Poncelet. I am a retired widower with three children and five grandchildren and a volunteer…

Thanks for Giving: a volunteer’s experience
Oct 10, 2019

Thanks for Giving: a volunteer’s experience

Good Shepherd is blessed with wonderful volunteers — and volunteering can also be a blessing, as Catherine Jung’s story of…

50th Anniversary
Sep 04, 2012

50th Anniversary

In 2013, Good Shepherd Ministries celebrated 50 years of serving the “homeless and poor” in Toronto. The anniversary year concluded…