Good Shepherd Gracenter Announces Executive Director Transition

SAN FRANCISCO: Good Shepherd Gracenter announces that Sister Marguerite Bartling will conclude her service as executive director, retiring from the role in the spring.

For 37 years, Gracenter, owned and operated by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, has supported women without resources as they recover from drug and alcohol addiction and build hopeful futures. The Good Shepherd sisters and partners-in-mission remain deeply committed to advancing this life-changing mission and are confident that the work will continue with creativity and compassion.

During her tenure, Sister Marguerite built strong relationships with the Gracenter community and the local San Francisco community alike. She strengthened Gracenter’s leadership with the Board of Directors and the Good Shepherd Guild, which is dedicated to financially supporting Gracenter. She also expanded the facility with a computer lab and additional bedroom space.

“We are grateful to Sister Marguerite for her 16 years guiding this program of healing and transformation for women recovering from addiction,” says Sister Madeleine Munday, leader of Good Shepherd’s Mid-North America province. “She’s a leader with the heart of a shepherd.”

Beginning March 16, a highly experienced interim executive director will serve alongside Sister Marguerite and conduct a national search process for the permanent executive director.

“We commend the Board of Directors for its foresight in strategic planning and proactive leadership in seeking a successor — a leader with the heart of a shepherd — to carry this mission forward,” says Sister Madeleine.

Sister Marguerite will conclude her service in mid-April with plans to relocate to another Good Shepherd community. The Good Shepherd sisters are present in 18 states across the United States.

“It has been a joy for me to serve as the executive director of Good Shepherd Gracenter for the past 16 years,” Sister Marguerite says. “I am confident that you will support the new executive director, and that we can count on your prayers as Gracenter enters this new chapter.”