Brief history of Good Shepherd Sisters of Immaculate Conception, Lodwar
The Pius Union of the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception is a new religious community and family within the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar, founded by his Lordship, Rt. Rev. Dominic Kimengich. It was started as a gift and fruit of Diocesan Golden Jubilee Celebration of 12 Dec 2011, 50 years of evangelization in Turkana County. It carries with it the achievements and spirit of formation and training where many young men and women have grown spiritually and are now involved in witnessing Jesus Christ as lay people, Catechists, Priests, Religious Brothers and Sisters.
Charism
To live and witness the Self-giving love of Jesus Christ the Good Shepherd in obedience to the exhortation of His Mother the Blessed Virgin Mary the Immaculate Conception to “ Do whatever He tells you.’’
Mission
To offer ongoing formation programs, vocation promotion/animation activities and pastoral outreach, feeding and caring for the poor in both the settled and nomadic communities in Turkana.