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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.”
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A Woman's Recovery Begins with Grace
Good Shepherd Gracenter is a recovery residence that offers a supportive and gently challenging program for women who wish to strengthen their early sobriety. Typically, participants have completed a primary recovery program and are seeking to re-establish employment, healthy relationships, and deepen their spirituality through participation in 12 Step fellowships.
By strengthening women in recovery, they in turn strengthen their families and strong families create safe and peaceful communities.












