• Counseling Ministry

    We are praying for your healing and peace

Who We Are

The Sisters of the Good Shepherd have served women and families in the United States since 1842. We are a world-wide congregation serving people in 73 countries. Our mission is one of mercy and reconciliation, to be the living image of Jesus the Good Shepherd who searched for those out of the way of love. You are included in the daily prayers of the Sisters.

Ministry Offerings

We offer One-On-One Counseling of Adults for Individual or Couple Counseling seeking help in these areas: Relationship Difficulties Depression, Anxiety, Post-Abortion Healing, Grief and Loss, Anger Issues, Spiritual Integration, Inability to Forgive, Self Esteem Issues, Fears, Isolation

A New Life Awaits You

"I know well the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare, not your woe! plans to give you a future full of hope." Jeremiah 29:11


The Good Shepherd

“Come to me, all of you who are weary…” – Matthew 11:28

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Sr. Mary Frances Altavilla, RGS
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Phone: 410-245-0870
Email: faltavilla@hotmail.com

Sr. Patricia Marie Barnette, RGS
Licensed Professional Counselor
Phone: 352-328-8145
Email: guadalupe531@aol.com

Mailing Address:
Heart of Mercy
190 Maria Hall Drive
Danville, PA. 17821