Two new novices welcomed
Two young women were received as novices with the Good Samaritan Sisters during a ceremony last month in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney.
Human rights president a guest of Good Sams
Are you concerned about refugees and asylum seekers? Are you able to separate the facts from the myths?
Accessible nursing education for remote students
A new e-learning hospital will help to boost the number of Aboriginal graduate nurses in remote areas and improve health outcomes for their communities, says Good Samaritan Sister Jennifer Farrell.
Bringing music to others
Former Lourdes Hill College student Stephanie Unger has taken her life as a Christian singer-songwriter and educator to a new level, launching Pray, her first professionally recorded CD – an...
Service to Aboriginal communities recognised
Good Samaritan Sister Val Deakin is one of 582 Australians who were recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours list.
Good Sams join citizens’ coalition
The Good Samaritan Sisters have become the first religious congregation to join the citizens’ coalition, the Sydney Alliance, whose mission is to advance the common good and achieve a fair,...
Survey results: thanks for your feedback
We’re most grateful to those of you who completed “The Good Oil’s” first reader survey. Your feedback will help us to continue publishing content that is relevant to your needs...
Good Sam Education seeks new directors
Would you like to contribute your skills to the development of Catholic education in the Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition, nurturing the best possible educational opportunities for students within a faith...
Germia makes life commitment to Good Sams
For Good Samaritan Sister Germia Tocama, last Saturday April 13 was “one of the greatest days” of her life. Germia made her perpetual profession as a Sister of the Good...
Are you looking for more in your life?
Are you a young woman searching for something more in life? Do you want to contribute to enhancing the lives of others? Are you passionate about social justice? Do you...
Reaction to the election of Pope Francis
Following the election last week of Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church’s 266th pontiff, “The Good Oil” canvassed some of its writers and readers for their reaction.
Celebrating many cultures at St Pat’s
Over 600 people are expected to attend POLYNITE next month, St Patrick’s College Campbelltown’s biennial celebration of the many cultures represented in the school community.