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GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER

218 IRON STREET SW

ALBUQUERQUE NM 87103

OPERATED BY:

THE LITTLE BROTHERS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

We ask Jesus the Good Shepherd to guide us.

Our First Principle of Management is His Gospel.
Our Second Principle of Management is Love.

If we do not have either one or the other of these principles, we have nothing.

Our Founder, Brother Mathias Barrett

GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER

Good Shepherd Center is a place of refuge for those in need.  Our love and charity for others is what motivates us and moves those who help us.  As Brother Mathias, our Founder, used to say, “although our motto is ‘Charity Unlimited,’ we do not give charity,”.  Rather we welcome the unfortunate among us who have serious problems that cannot be dealt with alone.  Some of these have physical, mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems that have left them with few options for obtaining the normal basic necessities of life: food, clothing, shelter, warmth, self-respect, social interaction, and peace of mind.  We provide a stopping point along the individual journeys of these persons with special needs where they can not only get a meal, clothing, a shower, a good nights sleep in a warm dry place, but someone who cares about them to walk with them a while to help them continue on a new road to a better destination.

Good Shepherd Center is a tax-exempt 501(c) (3) organization chartered in the State of New Mexico.  Contributions are both tax-deductible and welcome.  Volunteers are much sought after to do what they can within their available time, abilities, and interests.  We have volunteers that cook casseroles in their own kitchens and we have those who help out at the Center.  We have an Auxiliary that tries to provide help with funding and Community involvement.

Brother David giving out clothing

MISSION STATEMENT OF GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER

Guided by the Holy Spirit and assisted by many good-hearted people, Good Shepherd Center labors to help the poor – especially those who no one else wants or is able to help -- to feed the hungry, house the homeless, clothe the naked, nurse the sick, and minister to the imprisoned.

LBGS is a religious order with Pontifical status and public vows, originally founded in Albuquerque, NM in 1951. Our motto "Charity Unlimited" was the product of our founder, Brother Mathias. It was his intense desire to serve the needy that has been the cornerstone of the Order's work and service.  LBGS is a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) religious and charitable organization listed in the Official Catholic Directory.  LBGS operates other charitable houses in Albuquerque and around the world.  LBGS welcomes inquiries about religious vocations or companion membership programs.

Brother Savio feeding a man with MS

MISSION STATEMENT OF

THE LITTLE BROTHERS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

Graced into existence through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and the co-operation of our founder, Brother Mathias Barrett, the religious congregation of the Little Brothers of the Good Shepherd earnestly strives to fulfill its mission through the evangelical consecration of its members and the lived expression of the common life.

Our existence as a congregation is for the glory of God, perfection of our members, and service to the poor and needy. Charity unlimited, our founder's legacy to his brothers, is expressed in our service, availability, hospitality, flexibility, adaptability and respect for life. Our life of consecration and service must continue to inspire and motivate all who seek in involve themselves with the mission of the Little Brothers of the Good Shepherd.

With faith and trust in God's providence, we pledge ourselves to strive always to.

Proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, 
clothe the naked,
house the homeless,
feed the hungry, 
comfort the lonely, and
promote human dignity.

Brother David Assisting with Medications

YOU ARE NEEDED

People often ask "what can I do to help?”  Donations of money, goods, services, clothing, and canned goods will go a long way.  But it won’t go the full way.  We need community prayers, encouragement, and support for our work.  There are many people who do not see the value in non-governmental charities.  Some people unfortunately do not see any reason to help others at all.  Without your speaking up, Good Shepherd Center could be moved to an out-of-the-way location, or even closed.  To those who may judge our work negatively, all we would ask is for you to come and visit us to judge what we do here first hand.  If only you could talk with John, who feels that no one really cares and that he must face his problems alone.  Or with Jose, who is homeless and unemployed, simply because he does not want to loose the meager government benefits he is getting.  A good way to show support is to volunteer your time.  This could include everything from baking casseroles, to helping with the annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner to serving in the kitchen on holidays.  Volunteering for our Auxiliary is an excellent way to participate within a congenial social setting.  For those who are looking for a long term commitment to their less fortunate neighbors and are drawn to the community life of the Brothers, there are many vocation options available, ranging from living with us for a short time to companion membership, to becoming a Brother or Brother Priest in a full vocation to the religious life.  Contact us if you would like more information.

Brother Raymond at his desk