Was it a haven or a mandate? The imposing facade of the Church of the Good Shepherd here on South Prairie Avenue has witnessed a complex history. The Church officially opened its doors in 1859. Four Irish Sisters of the Good Shepherd arrived from St. Louis to provide care for “abandoned women.” Their mission expanded over time to include delinquent and dependent girls. By the turn of the century, the Church, now a Roman Catholic institution, housed over 400 residents. Most of them were sent there through the Juvenile Court. Today, the Church of the Good Shepherd continues its legacy of compassion. With support from Catholic Charities, it provides shelter for battered women with children.
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