The Church of the Good Shepherd is located in Pitman, New Jersey, a small town with a stable population of 10,000 that covers 2.35 square miles. Pitman, 17 miles southeast of Philadelphia, is located in a combined metropolitan and rural area known as the Delaware Valley. There is easy access by car, bus, or train (from Philadelphia) to other major metropolitan areas in the northeast corridor--New York City (95 miles), Baltimore (115 miles), Washington D. C. (145 miles) and Wilmington (35 miles).

The parish draws from basically three communities in Gloucester county: Pitman, Glassboro, and Washington Township. Washington Township is the largest of the three, both in area and population. It is a fast growing bedroom community with a younger median age and higher income profile than the other two communities. Glassboro is much smaller than Washington Township and is the most diverse of the three communities. It is the home of Rowan University which provides cultural as well as educational opportunities. Pitman has more churches of varying denominations per capita than most towns its size, providing the town with its strong religious background. The Delaware Valley is rich in cultural and recreational attractions. Higher education is one of the strengths of the Delaware Valley. There are 40 colleges offering four-year degrees and 18 colleges offering two-year degrees within an hour’s drive.

The Jersey shore is one hour away, with beaches, boating, fishing, and year-round entertainment -- especially in Atlantic City.

The Pocono Mountains are two hours away with lakes, woods and ski resorts.

Two large state parks are within an hour's drive.

Professional and college athletic teams play in Philadelphia and its suburbs.

The Philadelphia Academy of Music is the home of the Philadelphia Orchestra and hosts two opera companies and the Pennsylvania Ballet.

There are five major theatres in the Philadelphia area.

Camden "E Center" Entertainment Center is available for cultural events.

New Jersey State Aquarium in Camden is located near the Delaware River.

A wide range of museums and galleries include the Franklin Institute of Science, the Rodin and Norman Rockwell Museums, The University of Pennsylvania Museum, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art -- to name just a few.

World-famous Longwood Gardens and America's oldest formal garden, Morris Arboretum, await the gardening enthusiast (Route 1, Kennet Square, PA.)

Eight major shopping malls are 10-35 minutes away.

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