Section Archive: News

Leader of Good Sams wins 2013 Human Rights Medal

Sister Clare Condon, Leader of the Good Samaritan Sisters, winner of the 2013 Human Rights Medal

Posted on: December 11, 2013

Good Sam typhoon appeal raises over $25,000

Good Sam typhoon appeal raises over $25,000

An appeal launched by the Good Samaritan Sisters to assist victims of super Typhoon Haiyan which ravaged the Central Philippines last month has raised more than $25,000.

Posted on: December 11, 2013

Sisters launch Typhoon Haiyan appeal

Sisters launch Typhoon Haiyan appeal

While the community of Good Samaritan Sisters in Bacolod City experienced some of Typhoon Haiyan’s strength, they were spared the extreme force that ravaged the Central Philippines.

Posted on: November 19, 2013

Whyalla farewells Good Sams

Whyalla farewells Good Sams

It was a big weekend of prayer, thanksgiving and catching up with old friends when the Whyalla community and guests from near and far came together to farewell the Sisters...

Posted on: November 19, 2013

Bushfires reveal strength, courage and generosity

Bushfires reveal strength, courage and generosity

In her 17 years at St Thomas Aquinas Primary School, Springwood in the Blue Mountains, Good Samaritan Sister Monica Armstrong has never seen bushfires come as close to the school...

Posted on: November 19, 2013

An award that “means everything”

An award that “means everything”

Sydney Harbour, still bustling with a flotilla of tall ships and navy vessels from the International Fleet Review, was the stunning backdrop for the inaugural presentation of the Good Samaritan...

Posted on: October 15, 2013

Japan pilgrimage an enriching experience

Japan pilgrimage an enriching experience

Students and staff of Good Samaritan Colleges consistently say that immersion experiences enrich them. The recent immersion experience in Japan for staff was no exception.

Posted on: October 15, 2013

Energy and commitment hallmarks of gathering

Energy and commitment hallmarks of gathering

They came from nearly every state and territory in Australia, and internationally, from the Philippines. Their life experiences varied, as did their ages. But they all came together with a...

Posted on: October 15, 2013

An election, a new government: your thoughts?

An election, a new government: your thoughts?

“The Good Oil” canvassed some of its readers from across the nation for their reaction to the recent federal election and their hopes for Australia’s new government. We’d love to...

Posted on: September 17, 2013

The power of art to reach across barriers

The power of art to reach across barriers

Good Samaritan Sister Judith Souter took an unexpected trip to Palm Island recently, an experience she describes as mind-blowing and one which showed her yet again the power of art...

Posted on: September 17, 2013

Gathering attracts participants from near and far

Gathering attracts participants from near and far

Planning is in full swing for the Good Samaritan Partnership Gathering which will be held in Sydney in early October.

Posted on: August 20, 2013

One woman’s journey with chronic pain

One woman’s journey with chronic pain

After years of debilitating pain and more than a dozen major operations, Sister Mary-Lynne Cochrane says she’s been given new life thanks to a book and holistic treatment program which...

Posted on: August 20, 2013