St. John of God
The pious man was born in Portugal around 1492 and died on March 8, 1550. He lived in Spain from an early age, was a shepherd and a soldier, and sold books in Granada, Spain. He suffered a breakdown and experienced a conversion of heart to realize that all that is good is from his God; from this experience, he dedicated his life to the service of the poor and unwanted in the streets of Granada.
He attracted many people to volunteer with this new ministry who also believed in the restoration of dignity of each person. He was the impetus of the Hospitaller Brothers of St. John of God, a Catholic religious Order of Men dedicating their lives to the poor and unwanted in cities around the world, of which Good Shepherd Center is one of the many ministries.
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Hospitaller Brothers of St. John of God
The Bursting Pomegranate
Saint John of God's home town was Granada, Spain, whose name translates to pomegranate and is often seen as a symbol of eternal life. To the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, under whom Good Shepherd Center operates, the combined symbols of the pomegranate and the cross represent ācharity and sacrifice.ā The bursting fruit expresses the need for love to expand, and the cross reminds us that there can be no charity without sacrifice.
Executive Director
Brother Nick Foran, OH
505-243-2527 ext. 102
Director of Operations
Brother Charles Schreiner, OH
505-243-2527 ext. 108
Pastoral Care
Brother Sean McIsaac, OH
505-243-2527 ext. 208
Manager of Shelter Services
Jeff Underhill
Director of Vision Resources
Michael Barndollar
505-243-2527 ext 301
Bookkeeper
Ramona Ramirez
505-243-2527 ext. 302
Donations Manager
Heather Mattax
505-243-2527 ext. 303
Fresh Start Manager
Julian Ortega, LADAC
505-243-2527 ext. 201
Clinical Director
Juanita Baca, LPC
505-243-2527 ext. 202
Resettlement Office
Nate Jennings
505-243-2527 ext 209
Prayer Requests
You may enter names in the Book of Life, which includes requests for prayers for you and your loved ones, living and deceased, including prayers for health and special times in their lives. The Brothers pray daily for these intentions.
Our Location
Good Shepherd Center
218 Iron SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102
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P.O. Box 749, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87103
phone: 505-243-2527
fax: 505-243-8267
email: gsc@gscnm.org