Sisters of the Good Samaritan of the Order of St Benedict
We the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, are religious women whose desire is to seek God. Our spirituality, nourished by the ancient Rule of Benedict and the Good Samaritan parable, is expressed in our commitment to community life, prayer, justice, hospitality and compassionate service. We take seriously Jesus’ Gospel command to go and be neighbour.
Latest News
Vale Sister Mary Thecla Slattery SGS
Good Samaritan Sister, Mary Thecla Slattery, who was to celebrate her 108th birthday on December 28, 2011, died peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of December 15.
A passionate believer in the power of education
For Kay Herse, education enables people to engage with the mysteries of life, to ask the questions that need asking about the way things are and, as a result, to contribute to the building of a more just, compassionate and peaceful world.
Sisters join forces to strengthen ATSI ministries
A new partnership is being forged between the Sisters of St Joseph, the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, the Sisters of Mercy and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) peoples to strengthen their commitment to ministry with ATSI peoples.
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