Tasiana Eni Susilawati is a member of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd. Born in Cilacap, Central Java, she felt called to religious life from childhood and joined the congregation at age 23 after five years of professional work. Throughout her ministry, she has served young women experiencing unwanted pregnancies through shelters in Jakarta and Yogyakarta.

Gabriella Mahos is a member of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd. Born on Flores Island, Indonesia, she experienced firsthand the impact of educational exclusion and social injustice among young women. Her vocation grew from a desire to accompany vulnerable communities and promote dignity, education and empowerment. She has served in pastoral care, youth and women’s programs, shelters, spiritual formation, and community outreach.

Flora Nirmala Bude is a member of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd. Born in Maunori on Flores Island, Indonesia, she has dedicated her life to serving vulnerable communities through education, social ministry, migrant advocacy and interfaith dialogue. She has supervised St. Maria Fatima Boarding House School in Bogor, empowered women in remote areas of Kalimantan, and supported Indonesian migrants and other nationalities in Hong Kong and Macau. She has also served with Good Shepherd Social Service in Yogyakarta.

Sheila Hodges is the editor of Black Catholic Messenger. She is also a consultant at the National Religious Campaign Against Torture and can be found on Instagram and LinkedIn.