Sisters of Jesus the Good Shepherd
| Pastorelle Sisters | |
| Abbreviation | SJBP (Suore Jesu Buen Pastor) |
|---|---|
| Motto | '"Ego sum Pastor Bonus ("I am the Good Shepherd") |
| Formation | 7 October 1938 |
| Founder | Blessed James Alberione |
| Type | Catholic religious order |
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Membership
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550 |
| Leader | Sr. Marta Finotelli |
| Affiliations | Catholic Church |
| Website | pastorelle |
The Sisters of Jesus the Good Shepherd (Latin: Suore Jesu Buen Pastor, postnominal abbreviation S.J.B.P.), also known as the Pastorelle Sisters, is a Catholic religious order founded by the Italian priest James Alberione in Italy, formed on 7 October 1938. Members of the order, who are referred to as Pastorelle, generally carry the letters S.J.B.P. after their names, standing for Suore Jesu Buen Pastor, meaning of the Sisters of Jesus the Good Shepherd.
The order has chapters in Mexico, Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, Italy, Albania, Gabon, Mozambique, South Korea, Taiwan, Philippines, Saipan, Australia, and Japan. Its provinces include:
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